POSITION: Shipping Associate
SHIFT: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm (OT as required)
PAY RATE: $20.00 - $22.00+ per hour (DOE) + Full Benefit Package
LOCATION: Minnkota Windows West Fargo, ND
This position is responsible for the general handling of materials where applicable. The handling of material may be associated with various areas, including unloading in-bound material, loading out-bound material or moving and distributing material to various operation areas for fabrication.
- Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the Minnkota Windows Game Changer definition.
- Receive incoming materials and verify accuracy of shipments against purchase orders.
- Receive and stage glass and screens, including but not limited to repositioning, sorting and/or locating as needed.
- Unload materials from trucks and safely store them in designated areas, following proper storage guidelines.
- Maintain an organized and clean warehouse environment to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Assist in the inventory control process by labeling and tagging materials.
- Organize materials within the warehouse and ensure that the production floor is adequately stocked with the required items.
- Pick and prepare materials for the production line as requested by the Production Supervisor.
- Perform basic material handling tasks, including lifting, stacking, and moving materials using hand trucks or forklifts.
- Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, ensuring that materials are handled properly.
- Assist senior material handlers in other tasks as needed.
- Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies, as well as but not limited to rotating inventory as necessary.
- Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
- Ability to communicate with team members verbally and non-verbally.
- Responsible for snow removal as needed.
- Willing to work flexible hours and overtime or weekends as needed.
- Prompt and dependable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Ability to read a tape measure (imperial and metric).
- Basic knowledge of warehouse safety and material handling techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior staff.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Clean driving history with no major violations in the past 3 years.
Specific Requirements for Level 2
Material Handler 2:
In addition to Level 1 requirements:
- Oversee the receiving, inspection, and storing of materials, ensuring that they meet quality standards.
- Supervise and coordinate the flow of materials to production lines, ensuring the right materials are delivered on time and in the right quantity.
- Conduct regular inventory checks to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize shortages or overages.
- Perform regular inventory audits and maintain optimal material levels to support production schedules.
- Coordinate with the production team to ensure timely material delivery and resolve any material-related issues.
- Work with supervisors to troubleshoot material shortages, inventory discrepancies, and production delays, and proactively address issues.
- Train and mentor entry-level material handlers, providing guidance on proper material handling procedures.
- Lead the material handling team, providing training and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
- Implement and recommend improvements to material handling processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure that all materials are properly tagged, labeled, and stored to maintain accurate inventory.
- Proficiency in material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, cranes, pallet jacks).
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- 2-3 years of material handling experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments.
- Basic computer skills for inventory management (experience with warehouse management systems preferred).
- Demonstrate time management and ability to hit deadlines.
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