Distribution-3rd Shift

Apogee•Reed City, MI

About The Position

Apogee Architectural Metals is seeking a Distribution team member to work across several functions: Order Picker, Truck Loader, Slot Punch Operator, and Material Handler. The team piles down, picks, punches, packs, and ships materials to clients and finishers. Team members are cross-trained to perform all job functions within six months and must obtain a valid PIV license. They follow documented procedures and handle and inspect products to ensure they are not damaged and meet or exceed established specifications. The team works safely, protects tools, equipment, and property, and keeps the work area clean. Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, cut-resistant gloves, ear plugs, and a cap or hat; a hard hat is worn when required. As an Order Picker, the employee sorts and picks orders, documents and audits completed orders, bands them for shipment, handles scrap according to procedure, tracks missing or late material, and unloads ovens and piles down material when available. As a Truck Loader, the employee verifies work orders, loads cradles into trucks using a Hilo, records shipping information, and supports shipment scheduling and oven unloading. As a Slot Punch Operator, the employee verifies punch dies, reports equipment issues to Maintenance, punches and stages extrusions, documents completed work orders, and supports shipment scheduling and oven unloading. As a Material Handler, the employee unloads age ovens, piles down extruded material to designated locations using cradle documentation, measures and records material hardness, and helps locate missing or late material. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Employees must be able to stand or walk for at least eight hours, frequently bend, lift, push, pull, and twist while carrying product, and repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds. They must be able to read a tape measure, work instructions, micrometers, and calipers; perform basic math; use basic computer skills and small hand tools; demonstrate excellent attendance; and have reliable transportation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand or walk for a minimum of eight hours.
Ability to frequently bend, lift, push, pull, and twist while carrying product.
Ability to repeatedly lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately, work instructions, micrometers, and calipers.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to use small hand tools.
Demonstrated excellent attendance.
Reliable transportation.
Valid PIV license; team members are expected to obtain one as part of cross-training.

Responsibilities

Sort and prioritize pick orders and work with a teammate to locate and pick accurate orders on schedule.
Document completed orders, audit cradles, and band completed orders for shipment.
Scrap product according to procedure when necessary.
Use reports to locate missing or late material and take steps to ensure shipments meet schedule.
Unload ovens and pile down material when available; Material Handlers unload age ovens and place extruded material in the correct locations using cradle documentation.
Verify work orders and materials for each truck, load cradles into trucks using a Hilo, and document cradle numbers, weights, and other shipping details.
Verify punch dies, punch and stage extrusions according to schedule, report equipment or die repair needs to Maintenance, and return completed work-order documentation to Scheduling.
Measure material hardness and document results according to procedure.
Follow documented procedures and handle and inspect products to prevent damage and ensure they meet or exceed specifications.
Work safely, protect tools, equipment, and property, and keep the work area clean.
Cross-train to perform all Distribution job functions within six months and obtain a valid PIV license.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for employees and their dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
Incentive plans.
401(k) with employer contribution and match.
Employee stock purchase plan with employer match.
Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Training and career progression.