Material Handler

1 week ago

Louisville, KY, United States UW Solutions Full time

UW Interco, LLC

Work Hours: 2nd shift (Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-1:00am)

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.

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 decor, 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 Material Handler is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials throughout production while safely operating various machines. This role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and effective coordination with team members to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the Operator's Daily Checklist before using a forklift.
  • Verify that FRP, Aluminum, and THB routers have the materials needed to run.
  • Use Work Queue to prioritize jobs based on Start/Due dates.
  • Identify material needs for current and upcoming jobs and stage materials accordingly.
  • Print Job Travelers and review material requirements, ensuring the correct material type (e.g., DOT vs. non-DOT).
  • Use Epicor Part Tracker to verify material availability and location. If material is missing, notify the Team Lead.
  • Material Staging & Issuing:
    • Aluminum: Locate the correct material and stage it.
    • FRP: Move materials to designated shelves (FRP-1 or FRP-2) and issue them in Epicor before staging on a cart.
    • THB: Stage materials on a cart in the THB-1 bin and issue them in Epicor before use.
    • Return leftover material to its original location and update Epicor using the Return Material function.
  • Operate all equipment safely.
  • Set up and operate routers.
  • Work in any area as needed based on customer demand.
  • Perform quality checks and make adjustments to meet quality standards.
  • Follow and read the production schedule and job travelers.
  • Report production data accurately in Epicor.
  • Band and pack finished products.
  • Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in all work cells.
  • Coordinate with the production scheduler and programmer to meet fulfillment goals.

Personal Attributes and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Critical thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must be able to follow written instructions and have legible handwriting.
  • Must be capable of lifting and handling large heavy loads. (Up to 60 lbs.)
  • Must be detail oriented.
  • Must be a qualified Forklift certified or willingness to become certified.

Work Environment

  • Exposure to a manufacturing environment with coatings, wood dust, noise, and moving equipment.
  • Requires frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, and prolonged standing throughout the shift.

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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