Forklift Order Picker

Tru Vue Inc. ### **Work Hours:** Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 5:00am-1:00pm ### **Rate of Pay:**              Starting Rate: $23.61/hour ###                                     3 Month Rate: $23.84/hour ###                                     6 Month Max Rate: $24.29/hour Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.  Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion.  We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: [www.apog.com](http://www.apog.com/). The Apogee **Performance Surfaces** segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition.  Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets.  We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability. **Position Summary** The Forklift Order Picker is responsible for effectively tracking, storing, picking, securing, and staging material/product in staging area.  This individual will also have the responsibility of loading material/product onto trucks to be shipped to our customers. **Responsibilities** * Obtain and maintain good standing Tru Vue Forklift Operation License (Class I and II). * Maintain forklift in safe operational condition daily and report deficiencies to supervisor. * Load and unload product from trucks. * Utilize mobile or desktop computer unit to guarantee the accurate entry and location of products within our MRP system. * Secure product to pallets by stretch wrapping pallets or plastic banding. * Transport product safely between racks and staging areas, while noting quantities and assuring the proper product is ready for shipment and in the accurate location. * Practice good housekeeping in work area. * Perform cycle counts, 6S audits, order audits, and other inventory functions. * Work with team members to ensure consistent company wide material programs are implemented and adhered to. * Assemble crates and pack, when necessary. * Generate and document continuous improvement and elimination of waste suggestions in the established manner. * Learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures. * Have high sensitivity to quality and on-time delivery of products and services. * Interact and function effectively in a team environment. * Assist in development of work instructions, projects, and support other departments, as needed. **Personal Attributes and Experience** * High School education or equivalency preferred * Three years work experience in manufacturing/warehouse/distribution environment required * Two to three years forklift experience required * Computer knowledge required * Experience with an inventory software (i.e. WMS, AS400, Dataflo) * Ability to read English * Basic math skills * Basic awareness of factory safety * Interpersonal skills necessary to work in team environment * Ability to work with minimal supervision * Attention to detail * Flexibility with schedule.  Depending on business and department needs, you may be asked to work different shift. * Experience with storing and retrieval of product 20 plus feet high. **Work Environment** * Batching operation where chemicals are blended; area is enclosed and has exhaust. * Paper/cardboard is handled; dust/dirt from wrappings and products may be present. * Ambient temperature varies (heat and cold). * Manufacturing is a Hearing Conservation Area; noise level is between 85 and 89.9 decibels. * Lifting < 65 pounds at a time occasionally (33%).  Frequent handling, (combination of lifting/sliding/carrying and positioning) objects weighting up to 150 pounds. * Stand up truck – frequent standing. * Visual acuity of 20/20-30, with or without corrected vision. * Climbing – frequent on sit down truck and single step is frequent on Stand Up Truck. * Frequent pushing/pulling of arms and ability to grasp with both hands; fine manipulation, simple and firm. * Bending, stooping and crouching are an occasional (33%) task that must be performed.  * Reaching above shoulders is an intermediate task that must be performed at times. * Use of the right foot to operate foot control. * Visual acuity and depth perception is a must for operation of powered industrial trucks. **Our Benefits** We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team. * Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability) * Incentive Plans * 401(k) with employer contribution and match * Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match * Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time) * Paid Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement Program * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Wellness Program * Training and Career Progression Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.