Material Handler

Hayfield Window and Door Co. • Hayfield, MN

282d

About The Position

Hayfield Window & Door is a growing manufacturer of premium quality vinyl windows and consistently ranks as a Top 100 Window and Door Manufacturer in North America. We have immediate openings in assembly in our manufacturing facility and are looking for hard working, dependable individuals to join our team.

Requirements

• Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach within hand and arm length, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Full hand dexterity.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1 year of previous production experience in Forklift driving and/or material handling.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently move raw and/or finished products throughout the plant.
• Assure that all appropriate documentation associated with movement of product/materials is complete and accurate.
• Perform tasks including production work given by Plant Manager, Material Handling Supervisor, and/or Manufacturing Supervisors.
• Focus on the safety and productivity of your team and the quality of the products you manufacture.
• Help create an environment where your team can learn and thrive.
• Work from computer generated work list, moves product and materials throughout the plant.
• Ensure safe material handling and operation of forklift.
• Transport raw and other materials to machine operators, and in-process material to other departments as needed.
• Assist in unloading raw materials received from vendors and in loading finished product into semi-trailers for transport to customers as needed.
• Enter receipts into the ERP system.
• Cycle counts inventory on a regular basis and validates accuracy on the ERP system.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Keep aisles clean and ensure parts are in appropriate place in racks.
• Ensure pallets are stored in a safe and orderly manner.
• Dispose of scrap in appropriate bins and in a safe manner.
• Perform and/or secure assistance in preventive maintenance and repair of forklifts.
• Assist in the development of better and more efficient systems for material handling.
• Hot strips parts as required.
• Work within a team environment.
• Identify and transport requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtain production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identify, verify, and transport requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Apply understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Ensure parts are properly labeled upon receipt and inspection.
• Maintain all receiving paperwork.
• Verify count and condition on BOL and packing lists.
• File receiving paperwork for future reference.
• Note any damage on incoming paperwork and start the claim process.
• Use protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads.
• Report any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Manage and pile drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Accrued Paid time off- 104 accrued hours available for new hires!
• Paid Holidays
• On site training
• Opportunity to grow

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees