Shipping Associate - Cottage Grove, MN

Shipping Associate - Cottage Grove, MN

Renewal by Andersen is a pioneer in the window and door industry, and innovation is a huge part of who we are. Renewal by Andersen Signature Service combines the perfect combination of the best people in the industry, a superior process, and an exclusive product. As such, we take great care in building a team of skilled, passionate Difference Makers, caring for our team members' personal and professional growth, and celebrating our differences. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and driven to realize their full potential. If you want to be a Difference Maker, Renewal by Andersen is the place for you.

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of excellence, integrity, innovation, partnership and being a leader in corporate citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We're focused on bringing more light into people's lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America.

Renewal by Andersen is seeking Shipping Associates at our Cottage Grove facility. Employees are responsible for manual loading and unloading of freight with the use of a pallet jack or forklift in addition to general labor and general warehouse maintenance. Responsible for filling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, and productivity.

Manufacturing is the heartbeat of the American economyand hiring good people is crucial to making a great product.

Why We're Different "I wanted to work with a company that had a reputation for quality and trust. The culture, the people-first mentality, giving back opportunities, and work-life balance[we get] big-company support with a family-run-business feel." Renewal's culture is vastly different from other companies. We promote our employee's happiness in all areas of their lives. We know that happiness and positivity drive business results and we are dedicated to making sure your wellness comes first.

What We Offer :

• Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift.
• Competitive base pay : Wage is $22.60-29.54 / hr. Shift differentials are 8% for second shift and 12% for the third shift.
• Generous benefits, profit sharing, and retirement plans
• Fit for Work Program
• Care Partners Program
• A chance to help people transform their homes and their lives
• Control when and how you get paid with DailyPay
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account contributions
• Paid holidays plus PTO
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Paid parental leave
• Short term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• A culture that supports work / life balance
• An environment where collaboration is key
• Volunteer opportunities on company time
• Environmentally conscious business

Summary of Key Responsibilities :

Moves materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.

Receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within assigned area.

May be trained in the use of heavy equipment such as forklift in preparation for certification as required to move to a Freight Handler role.

May sweep floors, clean dock area, general good hygiene of entire work area.

Assist in receiving cargo by removing from truck by hand, or using powered industrial equipment, such as forklift of similar equipment.

Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or moves order to packing station or shipping department.

Opens bales, crates, and other containers.

Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.

Employees are responsible for manual loading and unloading of freight with the use of a pallet jack or forklift in addition to general labor and general warehouse maintenance. Responsible for filling customer orders and delivering them to the delivery platform in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security, and productivity.

Qualifications :

Our Values Define Us They speak to our past and guide our future. They are the foundation of what makes us Andersen.

Excellence : We will build customer trust and loyalty by understanding and caring about exceeding customer expectations for enduring quality and responsiveness.

Integrity : We take pride in our commitment to do the right thing by demonstrating fairness, integrity and high ethical standards in all of our actions.

Innovation : We will uphold our legacy of innovations and embrace change in all areas of our business as a means of attaining and sustaining leadership.

Partnership : We will cultivate successfully relationships with everyone in our business circle and strengthen them through shared values, common goals and active participation.

Corporate Citizenship : We will continue our long-standing commitment to leadership in environmental stewardship and to make a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work.

In 2023, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Culture and Benefits : "Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we'll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn't be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It's also why we're committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are not limited to :

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.