Materials Associate

Sauder Family Companies • Archbold, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sauder Manufacturing, founded in 1945, has a rich history in crafting solid wood furniture. Today, this tradition is combined with modern technology and a strong customer focus. Sauder Manufacturing serves four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches and courthouses, and furniture for human services markets. While new technologies, products, and ideas evolve, Sauder Manufacturing's core values of treating customers, suppliers, and each other with respect remain constant.

Requirements

• Attention to fine detail/ must be detail-oriented.
• Ability to be trained and licensed on a Forklift and other Powered industrial vehicles.
• Data entry into computer.
• Regular lifting of product up to 50lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Regular maneuvering and position of product using pallet jack or carts up to 2,000 lbs.
• Requires full shift of standing, walking, carry product, bending and lifting.
• Able to read, write and follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Able to use handheld power tools with accuracy and precision.
• Able to assist in training employees.
• Ensures a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous Manufacturing Experience preferred.
• Basic math/ability to use calculator.
• A self-starting, goal-oriented, customer-focused individual who takes personal accountability and acts in accordance with the Company’s Values.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary receiver and material mover.
• Operate a forklift.
• Pull materials for production and deliver them to the proper department.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Unload deliveries and place products in designated areas.
• Access HFA.
• Responsible for accurate entry of new inventory.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental for one premium
• Vision
• Company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual
• 401(k) match and profit sharing plan
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Pay for performance increases
• Tuition reimbursement
• Advancement opportunity
• Sauder Village membership
• Employee referral bonus
• Furniture discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED