Material Handler - 3rd Shift

apog; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tru Vue Inc. is seeking a Material Handler to manage the tracking, storage, and issue of materials to production lines on the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:00pm–6:30am). You will ensure proper inventory levels and support shipping/receiving operations to meet production schedules.

This role requires forklift operation, familiarity with electronic inventory systems, and a mindset for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. Training and safety participation are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Forklift license required and maintained.
• Minimum of 1 year forklift experience with a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control tracking, storage and issuance of materials to production lines.
• Support shipping/receiving areas as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory and FIFO compliance.
• Assist in development of work instructions and training.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and safety training.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift experience

Inventory systems

Data entry

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Tools

Electronic inventory systems

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,