Warehouse/distribution Lead - 2nd shift

Apex-International; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex International is seeking a Warehouse Operator for our Shakopee, MN facility to receive, move, pick and ship materials safely and efficiently.

You will operate material handling equipment, conduct cycle counts (A items quarterly, B items semi-annually, C items annually), and help teach others to maintain lean standards (5S) and improve departmental processes using internal reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Must be able to receive, move, pick and ship materials safely and efficiently.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to lean improvements and 5S standards in the department.

Responsibilities

• Receive materials in a safe and organized manner.
• Move and store materials safely and efficiently.
• Pick materials accurately for shipment.
• Ship and distribute materials.
• Audit existing materials with quarterly/semi-annual/annual cycle counts.
• Operate all material handling equipment safely.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Safety procedures

Lean manufacturing

Team training

Job description

At Apex International, we pride ourselves on being a high-quality manufacturer of OTC, personal care, and household products. At Apex International we create collaborative partnerships with customers ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.

We are currently seeking for a Warehouse Operator to support our Shakopee locations.

Job Purpose:

To contribute to the success of our customers by receiving, moving, picking and shipping materials and products in a safe and timely manner.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform Warehouse and Distribution duties at an expert level.

• Receive Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Move and Store Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Pick Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Ship and Distribute Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Audit existing Materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
  • Cycle count all "A" items quarterly
  • Cycle count all "B" items semi-annually
  • Cycle count all "C" items annually
• Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

Teach and direct others to become expert at warehouse and distribution.

• Teach receiving of materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Teach moving/storing of materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Teach picking of materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Teach shipping/distribution of materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
• Teach Auditing of existing materials in a safe and organized manner, accurately and efficiently.
  • Cycle count all "A" items quarterly
  • Cycle count all "B" items semi-annually
  • Cycle count all "C" items annually
• Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.

Use the internal reporting software to produce reports that lead to improved results.

• Utilize reports to identify trends that determine progress and opportunity for improvement.
• Devise specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, track-able goals for improving individuals

Understand and maintain a culture of 'lean action' within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.

• Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department.
• Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements.
• Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)

Perform other work as assigned.

Direction and oversight of others: 1-5 Warehouse operator employees