Material Handler - 1st Shift

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.•Faribault, MN

3d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Material Handler controls the tracking, storage, and issuance of materials to production lines and supports shipping and receiving activities. The role ensures production materials and finished goods are available for scheduled orders in a pull manufacturing environment, maintains inventory practices such as FIFO and cycle counts, and helps ensure products are properly packaged, tagged, and delivered on time. The position uses MRP, electronic inventory management systems, schedules, and established paperwork and procedures to report product and location information accurately and to move, store, and locate materials. The Material Handler supports line setup and operation, helps develop work instructions and train team members, and contributes to special projects and continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing waste and variation, improving yield and customer satisfaction, and lowering costs. The role requires effective teamwork, cross-training, communication across shifts, and a proactive approach to safety and quality. The employee may also support other departments and perform other duties as assigned. Work takes place in a production environment with usually loud noise, moving mechanical parts, occasional vibration and electric-shock risk, and varying temperatures.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain 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.
Ability to learn and perform electronic transactions accurately.
Ability to learn, understand, and perform all production jobs and follow documented work procedures.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to meet production needs and minimize downtime.
Ability to accurately complete electronic transactions and paperwork related to inventory and production.
Ability to work effectively and cross-train in a team environment.
Basic computer skills in a Windows-based environment.
Flexibility, conscientiousness, quality-mindedness, attention to detail, and sensitivity to quality and on-time delivery of materials.
Sensitivity to different cultures and backgrounds and ability to work in a multicultural workplace.

Nice To Haves

Computer data-entry experience.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality systems.
Previous bar-coding experience.

Responsibilities

Control the tracking, storage, and issuance of materials to production lines and support shipping and receiving areas.
Proactively provide lines with materials for production and packaging.
Maintain inventory of production materials and finished goods to support scheduled orders in a pull manufacturing environment.
Warehouse newly received items promptly and stage outgoing products appropriately; assist with shipments and receipts as needed.
Monitor and assist with packaging materials for shipment, and inventory packaging materials.
Maintain FIFO practices and support routine cycle counts and other inventory functions.
Ensure companywide materials programs are implemented and followed.
Help ensure product and service quality and on-time delivery.
Audit finished goods for correct packaging, tagging, and required information.
Use MRP, production schedules, electronic inventory systems, paperwork, and established procedures to report, track, move, store, and locate products and materials accurately.
Use production schedules to support efficient line setup and operation, including material availability and placement.
Document and monitor procedures and processes, use and develop visual tools, and follow documented work procedures.
Assist with developing work instructions, training and certifying team members, and completing special projects.
Generate, document, share, and help implement yield, process, and safety improvement ideas.
Work effectively in a high-performance team, cross-train in related functions, and help others build cross-functional capabilities.
Participate in shift-change meetings and communicate across shifts to support effective material handling.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for employees and their dependents.
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.