Loading/Shipping Associate

Midland Garage Door; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Midland Garage Door in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is seeking a Loading/Shipping Associate for the day shift from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. The primary responsibility is to safely load products into trailers following exact shipping instructions.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with preferred experience in manufacturing. This role offers a starting wage of $22/hr and includes excellent benefits such as medical, dental, and a 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 75 lbs. overhead.

Responsibilities

• Safely load sections and hardware onto trailers.
• Use safe lifting/loading procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Customer focus

Effective communication

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Hand/power tools

Chop Saw

Bander

Job description

Loading/Shipping Associate

Day Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday

Starting Wage: $22/HR

Occasional overtime and weekend shifts

Are you ready to build your career with a growing company that is leading the garage door industry? Midland Garage Door has been in business for over 45 years, and we are proud to have a team of dedicated staff, excellent customer service and quality products. We are looking for Loading/Shipping Associates to join our team.

Summary

The primary function of this position is to safely and effectively work in a team of 3-4 following shipping instructions to hand load sections, track, hardware etc. into the appropriate trailers.

Essential Duties

1. Know all the products associated with an order.
2. Find correct orders and transfer to trailer staging area.
3. Pre-pull product (E.g., springs, track, struts, vinyl).
4. Use safe lifting/loading procedures to manually load product onto trailers.
5. Use hand/power tools when needed.

Competencies Required

• Maintains a high level of quality to eliminate mistakes.
• Operate with Passion, Energy and Enthusiasm.
• Always remain safety conscious.
• Ability to create and maintain relationships.
• High level of attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret orders.
• Sound judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills in all situations.
• Strong customer focus for both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 75 lbs. overhead.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and written, to ensure a clear understanding of work instructions and safety protocols.
• Have prompt and reliable attendance.

Education and Experience

High School or GED required, and 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties as listed above.

Equipment used

• Bander
• Chop Saw
• Section carts
• Safety gloves and glasses
• ANSI approved work boots or shoes

Applicant must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

CANDIDATES OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ARE REQUIRED TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
• HSA company contribution and match
• 401K with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short-term disability and company contribution towards long-term disability
• Supplemental insurance options
• Parental Leave
• Childbirth Recovery Leave
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Holiday pay
• Referral Bonus
• Annual work boot allowance
• Prescription safety glass allowance

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that all information provided is accurate and truthful and that false statements may disqualify you from consideration or result in termination. The company reserves the right to verify the information you have provided as part of the recruitment process. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment.

Midland Garage Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Midland Garage Door will make reasonable accommodations to the known qualifying disabilities of applicants and employees when doing so will not impose an undue hardship. Applicants who believe they may need reasonable accommodation to enable them to participate in the application process should contact Human Resources.