Warehouse Operator - Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)

POSITION TITLE: Warehouse Operator - Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)

Pay Grade: T20

Job Code: V1204

Job Location: Garland 

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Partnership and being a leader in Corporate Citizenship. Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. Newsweek recognized Andersen as one of “2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces.”

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. Andersen embraces our nine Employee Resource Networks to celebrate our differences and to champion diversity. We are named as a Forbes “Best Employer for Diversity 2022.”

Earning the 2023 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

SUMMARY:

We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. By celebrating our differences and embracing a positive work-life balance, we are recognized as a Yellow Ribbon company, one of Forbes Magazine’s 2021 "America’s Best Large Employers" and a "Best Employer for Diversity." As a 2021 Energy Star Partner of the Year, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 * Take care of intermittent tasks such as supplying material at workstations. (Carts moving coordination, from Fabrication to assembly including virtual cart management on MES)

* Perform daily walk through the value stream with Team Lead. Provide support by knowing all the jobs performed on the line so he can relief work or help workers who need assistance or are falling behind schedule. (Keep pace)

* Knowledge on MES and manufacturing systems to train, guide and answer questions from value stream employees concerning job related daily activities or other problems that may occur.

* Follow, control & coordinate the abnormal conditions on the line related to skips or remakes

* Knowledge on MES and manufacturing systems to train, guide and answer questions from value stream employees concerning job related daily activities or other problems that may occur. More difficult issues may be directed to Value Stream Supervisor.

* May be trained in the use of heavy equipment such as forklift in preparation for certification as required to move to a Freight Handler role.

* Ensures full adherence to safety, quality, 5’s, practicing every time. (May sweep floors, clean dock area, general good hygiene of entire work area).

* Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member on the VS understands the standards and the behaviors expected of them.

* Use standardized work to follow his work & comply with safety and quality requirements.

* Willingness to seek out additional roles and responsibilities within your department and expand knowledge regarding Andersen’s products

* Participate in on-the-job training initiatives and transfer skills learned into daily work

* Highly disciplined to punctuality release materials in designated stations, and be at the top of the production plan to support operation efforts

* Maintain a positive attitude, promote, and engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together, actively committed to team development.

* Ability to lead by example, promote AMS principles and communicate with clarity.

* The four primary areas of responsibility are, Carts move and administration, Skips / Remakes solution, Support associates on to be on pace and schedule attainment.

 MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

* Desire to learn skills on the job in a fast-paced environment and willingness to cross-train on several operations within the value stream

* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs over the shoulder level

* Ability to occasionally push/pull up to 100 lbs

* Ability to stand/walk for duration of shift

* Willingness to cross-train on several operations within your department

* Must possess problem solving, communication, teamwork and leadership skills

* Dependability and punctuality

* Ability demonstrate competency in safety, quality, initiative, teamwork, training, attitude and attendance.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

"Be Orange. Be You" is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand* and the one homeowners love the most.** It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook.

Benefits include, and are not limited to:

  * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  * Health Savings Account contributions

  * Paid holidays plus PTO

  * 401(k) plan & contributions

  * Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities

  * Charity contributions

  * Nationwide career opportunities

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY :

·       Must be able to stand for 8 hrs

·       Must be able to lift 50 lbs, etc.

In 2024, Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $4,000 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.  

Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.