Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Tru Vue; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Tru Vue Inc. is seeking a Material Handler in Faribault, MN for 3rd shift (Sunday-Thursday) to manage materials, staging and issuing to production lines. You will use MRP, inventory systems and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include ensuring on-time delivery, accurate reporting, cross-training teammates and supporting other departments as needed. Prior experience with forklift operation is required.

Qualifications

• One year of forklift experience.
• Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems.
• Computer data entry experience beneficial.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control tracking, storage and issuance of materials to production lines.
• Support lines with materials for production and packaging.
• Ensure inventory accuracy for scheduled orders.
• Assist shipments and receipts as needed.
• Maintain FIFO and participate in cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift experience

Inventory management systems

Data entry

Lean manufacturing

Cross-training

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Tru Vue Inc. Work Hours: 3rd Shift - Sunday-Thursday 10:00pm-6:30am Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com. The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.

Position Summary

The Material Handler's main responsibility is to effectively control the tracking, storage and issuance of materials to the production lines. Also responsible for assisting in development of work instructions, assisting in special projects, and supporting other departments as needed. Safely performs all job functions and utilizes proactive safety concepts, while contributing to a continuous improvement environment. Participates in safety trainings and meetings, and encouraged to engage in other safety-related functions such as 1st responders, training presenters, safety committee, etc.

Responsibilities

• Effectively controls the tracking, storage and issuance of materials to the production lines and assisting shipping/receiving areas including, but not limited to:
• Proactively supports lines with materials for all aspects of production and packaging.
• Ensures proper inventory of production materials and finished goods to support scheduled orders in a Pull Manufacturing environment.
• Monitors and maintains receiving/shipping areas by timely warehousing newly received items and properly staging outgoing product.
• Assist in shipments and receipts as needed.
• Monitors and assist in packaging materials for shipment in the most effective manner.
• Inventories packaging materials.
• Monitors and maintains FIFO.
• Supports routine cycle counts and other inventory functions.
• Ensures consistent companywide materials programs are implemented and adhered to.
• Ensures quality and on-time delivery of products and services.
• Audits and monitor finished goods for proper packaging, tagging, and necessary information.
• Utilizes MRP and established paperwork and practices to assure effective, accurate, timely reporting of product and location, and tracking of materials, including: Understands and use daily and monthly production schedules, including production time, Preventive Maintenance, product development, and other needs to assure efficient line set-up and operation, including material availability and placement.
• Uses electronic inventory management system to move, store, and locate materials and inventory.
• Documents and monitors procedures and processes to eliminate variation, and promotes sharing of knowledge.
• Utilizes and develops visual tools.
• Creates, learns, understands, and follows documented work procedures.
• Assists in development of work instructions, training and certifying team members, and assists in special projects.
• Initiates and supports continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes to improve yield and customer satisfaction, lower costs, and reduce the number of corrective actions, including: Generates and documents solutions and continuous improvement ideas in established manner. Shares and assists in generation and implementation of yield, process, and safety improvement ideas within Tru Vue, Inc.
• Interacts and functions effectively in a high performance team environment.
• Cross trains in related functions and assists others in obtaining cross-functional capabilities, which ensures that operations can continue to meet the P2P levels even with daily fluctuations in staffing.
• Fosters a “How can I help you?” environment.
• Participates in shift change meetings and communicate across shifts to assure effective material handling function.
• All other duties as assigned.

Personal Attributes and Experience

• Obtains and maintains a Tru Vue Forklift Operation License in good standing.
• One year of forklift experience, with a good driving record.
• Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems, including devices and processes.
• Computer data entry experience beneficial.
• Must be able to learn and perform electronic transactions accurately.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality systems preferred.
• Able to learn, understand, and perform all production jobs.
• Able to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to meet production needs and minimize downtime.
• Able to accurately complete electronic transactions and paperwork related to inventory and production.
• Able to work effectively and cross train in a team environment.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows based environment.
• Previous bar-coding experience preferred.
• Must be flexible, conscientious, quality-minded and detail oriented.
• High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of materials.
• Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the production environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration and risk of electric shock. Production Environment includes varying temperatures (heat and cold).

Pay Range

$19.00-21.00 per hour, plus $1.50/hour shift premium

Our Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

About Us

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer. By definition, Apogee means "highest point." It's no coincidence that it's also the name of our company. For over 70 years it is a name that has inspired and driven us to achieve a higher level of excellence in all we do. We are not satisfied with the status quo. We aim higher, think bigger, and endeavor to create even more value for every Apogee stakeholder. We strive to create peak value. Apogee is a leader in architectural products and services. Our glass and aluminum window, storefront and curtainwall systems make buildings look great, reduce energy consumption, and protect occupants and property. Our highly skilled team designs glass and metal building façades, completes massive orders for skyscrapers on time, and manages complex window, curtainwall and storefront installation projects. We are also a leader in the protection and conservation of all things framed and displayed. Our Tru Vue business provides high-performance glass and acrylic products for the custom framing, fine art, and technical glass markets. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and our brands are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.