Shipping Receiving Technician / 1st Shift

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 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

Join Cascade Engineering as a Shipping/Receiving Technician at our warehouse where 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: Warehouse#1 at 3739 Patterson, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Shift: First shift from 7am - 3:10pm

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

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 on cart programs, reviews their ship dates for daily shipments. Knowledge and familiarity with cart loading and unloading - cart sizes, load sheets, serial numbers, scanning and other Cascade Engineering processes as needed

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. Other tasks as needed and assigned by supervisor

• High school diploma/GED with at least 2 years’ 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

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