Material Handler/Water Strider

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Base pay : $21.50 per hour

1st Shift 6 : 00 AM - 2 : 30 PM

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ply Gem Windows is seeking a Material Specialist (Strider) to fulfill a full-time position in Auburn, WA at our Aperture facility.

This Material Strider is responsible for verifying the correct materials and quantities are supplied to the Production teams to keep production flowing efficiently and on time.

You will work independently to maintain an organized raw material (Hardware and extrusions) area and provide continuous flow of materials to manufacturing.

Additional responsibilities will include physical and administrative tasks involving inventory control, daily data entry, inventory, labeling, storing and distributing materials parts and supplies.

Schedule : Monday - Friday 6 AM 2 : 30 PM. 40 hours per week required, with opportunity for overtime.

• Primary responsibility is to pick and stage inventory for production
• Perform timely and accurate data entry daily to allocate inventory against Pick Lists and other usage
• Provide accurate inventory cycle counts, update inventory locations and ensure material is correctly identified
• Take the initiative to research and resolve material related problems
• Communicate, monitor and expedite shortages
• Print part labels, Pick Lists and BOM (Bill of Materials) and other key documents
• Offload material from containers, trucks and or other vehicles and move to appropriate locations for further processing
• Unpack, label and stock materials and consumables in accordance to storage requirements
• Complete all necessary documentation pertaining to inventory movement and transactions
• Maintain work areas according to 5S principles daily
• Fulfill assigned specific daily and weekly job assignments as outlined by supervisor that meet departmental and company goals
• Visually inspect materials and follow disposal standard operating process.
• Support inventory, picking, cycle counting, and other material distribution in the facility as needed.
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures to support production activities.
• Understand and comply with all appropriate safety and work safety regulations.
• Continuously maintain a clean work area including the cleanup and disposal of trash, production scrap, and material drop-off.

Assist in cleaning common areas.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Forklift experience
• 2+ years of experience in material distribution, inventory, supply chain, manufacturing, lean manufacturing and 5S skills
• Strong data entry, computer skills and ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and prioritizing multiple tasks along with meeting deadlines
• Ability to navigate Material Resource Planning / Enterprise Resource Planning type systems (MRP / ERP) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to operate lifts as needed to perform work.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills; display a professional can do’ attitude
• Consistently demonstrate independent judgment and initiative; driven self-starter dedicated to continuous process improvement
• Detail-oriented, accurate, dependable and willing to accept a wide variety of assignments
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math skills
• Follow all safety requirements and keep work area clean and orderly

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly in an environment where heavy work is required and where moderate to loud noise occurs.

The employee is in an assembly plant / warehouse environment that can be dusty. There is a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, twist, bend, lift and move heavy objects (up to 70 pounds) and occasionally lift and move very heavy objects (up to 100 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the work day.

Production aids such as forklifts can be used for these tasks. Personal protective equipment will be required and provided.

In addition, the individual in this job will be working under time pressure and must be able to perform under stress. They must be able to work rapidly for long periods and to communicate and interact with others.

They also must be able to perform multiple concurrent tasks, read and comprehend the material they read. The employee must be able to write, and problem solve.

40+ hours per week will typically be necessary to accomplish performance objectives and to provide satisfactory job presence and / or responsiveness

Additional Information

Site Address : 5001 D St NW, Auburn, WA 98001

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1.

Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.