Forklift Order Picker

## Forklift Order Picker Apply locations:
McCook, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition  Vue Inc.###
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* 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:  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,…