Material Handler - 3rd Shift

Tru Vue Inc.

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:

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.

The Material Handler’s main responsibility is to effectively control the tracking, storage and issuance of materials to the production lines. Also responsible for assisting in development of work instructions, assisting in special projects, and supporting other departments as needed. Safely performs all job functions and utilizes proactive safety concepts, while contributing to a continuous improvement environment. Participates in safety trainings and meetings, and encouraged to engage in other safety-related functions such as 1st responders, training presenters, safety committee, etc.

• Effectively controls the tracking, storage and issuance of materials to the production lines and assisting shipping/receiving areas including, but not limited to:

• Utilizes MRP and established paperwork and practices to assure effective, accurate, timely reporting of product and location, and tracking of materials, including:

• Initiates and supports continuous improvement and elimination of waste and variation in processes using established improvement processes to improve yield and customer satisfaction, lower costs, and reduce the number of corrective actions, including:

• Interacts and functions effectively in a high performance team environment.

• All other duties as assigned.

• Obtains and maintains a Tru Vue Forklift Operation License in good standing.

• One year of forklift experience, with a good driving record.

• Familiarity with electronic inventory management systems, including devices and processes.

• Computer data entry experience beneficial.

• Must be able to learn and perform electronic transactions accurately.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Quality systems preferred.

• Able to learn, understand, and perform all production jobs.

• Able to learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.

• Able to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead to meet production needs and minimize downtime.

• Able to accurately complete electronic transactions and paperwork related to inventory and production.

• Able to work effectively and cross train in a team environment.

• Demonstrated basic computer skills in a Windows based environment. Previous bar-coding experience preferred.

• Must be flexible, conscientious, quality-minded and detail oriented. High sensitivity to quality and on time delivery of materials.

• Sensitive to other cultures/backgrounds, able to work in a multi-cultural workplace.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow individuals with disabilities to perform the…