Description
Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!
Scope of Position
At the North Plant, we produce components used in waste and recycling and furniture manufacturing. As a Shipping/Receiving Technician at Cascade Engineering, you will work with a supportive, collaborative and dynamic team while being responsible for all shipping and receiving functions and some production handling support. Additionally, you will be performing receiving procedures to input/receive incoming components. You will work closely with the production team and be responsible for several production support functions.
Location: North Plant (5145 36th Street, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)
Shift: 6am - 2pm with Overtime as needed
Target Pay: $18 - $22.13/hour
What You'll Be Doing
Day to Day - Responsible for utilizing all equipment, including forklift, and performing all tasks in a safe manner. Create BOL's (Bill of Lading) and enter in receivers. Help direct shipping techs on what needs to be accomplished each day on both inbound and outbound loads
Collaboration - Participates on cross-function teams. Leadership and communication skills with other plants and carriers. Communicates updates and feedback to team members and managers. Effectively works with teams across campus to achieve shipping goals through communication, teamwork and problem-solving.
Shipping/Receiving Tasks - Maintains finished goods warehouse organization. Loads and stacks shipments per traffic schedule. Ensures accuracy of shipping request and pre-shipper records. Notifies SCM of inventory accuracy and discrepancies. Understands and practices basic FIFO. Work to be performed primarily in non-temperature controlled warehouse. Works closely with traffic coordinator and truck schedule to ensure timely delivery. Understands and is able to transmit ASN's (where applicable) including how to troubleshoot errors and verify ASN acceptance and other tasks as needed/assigned by supervisor
Hours - Required to work overtime and may be required to work 7 days a week as needed, and will have to rotate on a schedule for weekend duties
Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with at least 1 year experience (or equivalent per ladder)
• Strong CE core competencies (interpersonal skills, emotional maturity)
• Strong math and communication skills
• Able to multi-task while maintaining consistency and accuracy in all work
• Understanding of ISO procedures
• Basic computer skills, including Net UI
• Bar code scanning, and CMV, 4.1 transfers
• Inventory control, material handling and cycle counting experience
• Understanding of BOM requirements and processing
• Valid Driver's license or be able to use all 4 limbs such as arms, legs (upper and lower limbs), torso/trunk at the shoulder. Have coordination of eyes, hands and feet. Not have any known/documented convulsive disorders and corrected vision (obtain doctor's note verifying proof of the corrected vision)
• Valid forklift Tag
• Understanding of FIFO
• Able and willing to perform some work tasks in an outside environment in all weather conditions

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.
Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match - Starting on Day 1
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hours & Scheduling
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms / T-shirts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Smoking Cessation Products and Program