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 51 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
Cascade Engineering has an opening for a Truck Driver that will be delivering within the Grand Rapids plant campus (2 mile radius) .This position will be responsible for shipping, receiving, switching trailers and some production/handling support.
Location: Buursma Plant (4950 37th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)
Shift Hours: 2nd Shift - Monday through Friday from 2pm -10pm
Target Pay: $17.69 - 24.33 / hour (plus $1.00 for shift premium)
General Responsibilities

• Responsible for utilizing all equipment, including forklift, and performing all tasks in a safe manner
• Participates on cross-function teams
• Maintains finished goods warehouse organization
• Loads and stacks shipments per traffic schedule
• Ensures accuracy of shipping request and pre-shipper records
• Notifies scheduling of inventory levels and discrepancies
• Understands and practices basic FIFO - Inventory Rotation
• Utilizes MODs - production management tool - for scheduling and inventory placement

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.
Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or PFC Level B with one year related experience
• Must have CDL-A Driver's License (no restrictions)
• Able to operate a manual transmission
• Flexible, trustworthy, balances courage and consideration, team focused.
• Strong math and communication skills
• Good customer relations and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of ISO/TS16949 procedures
• Basic computer skills, including QAD - Inventory management system
• Inventory control experience, material handling, and cycle counting experience
• Understanding of BOM requirements and processing
• Extensive forklift experience
• Able and willing to perform some work tasks in outside environment in all weather conditions

Preferred Education, Experience and Core Competency Requirements

• Advanced QAD experience
• Past safe forklift experience
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving operations

Driving Record Requirement Guidelines
During the previous 3 years

• No more than 4 moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 at-fault accident with citation)
• No speeding (more than 25 mph over the speed limit)

During the previous 5 years

• No driving under the influence (DUI) or operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) of drugs or alcohol conviction; or any other alcohol or drug impairment conviction related to driving or operating a vehicle
• No vehicular homicide, manslaughter or assault conviction
• No operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked driver's license, or history of license suspensions
• No using a vehicle in the commission of a felony
• No operating a vehicle without the owner's permission
• No reckless driving or speed contests (racing)
• No leaving the scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage)
• No eluding a police officer

Benefits

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

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• 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 Programs

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