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

At the Buursma Plant, we produce carts for waste and recycling. 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: Buursma Plant 4950 37^th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Shift: Nights from 6pm - 6:10am (3 days one week, 4 days the next and every other weekend)

Target Pay: $18 - $21.70/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. You will also be responsible for checking the press schedule daily and understanding what is being produced during the shift on each press. Must have the ability to work inside and outside throughout the shift in all types of weather

Collaboration - Participates on cross-function teams. Leadership and communication skills with other plants and carriers. While having the ability to work independently, you will also be required to work closely with the team to ensure finished goods are scanned into trailers and coordinate trailer movement with internal truck drivers 

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. FG cart warehousing - reviews incoming cart schedule (mods), plans cart location and organization, FIFO carts on standards. 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, CMV scanning, etc.

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