Shipping / Receiving Technician - Days

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 over 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

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: 4950 37th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Shift: Day shift from 6am - 6:10pm (working three days one week, four days the next including every other weekend)

Target Pay: The target starting base salary for this position is $19.17 - 26.81/hour (plus .60 shift premium and quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the pay information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for utilizing all equipment, including forklift, and performing all tasks in a safe manner
• Create BOL's (Bill of Lading)
• Enter in receivers
• Participates on cross-function teams
• Maintains plant and warehouse organization
• Loads and stacks shipments per traffic schedule
• Ensures accuracy of shipping request
• Notifies Inventory Team inventory accuracy and discrepancies
• Understands and practices basic FIFO
• Understands and is able to transmit ASN’s (where applicable) including how to troubleshoot errors and verify ASN acceptance

Culture Bearer

• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization
• Pursues Excellence

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.

• High school diploma/GED or PFC Level B with one-year related experience
• Understanding of BOM requirements and processing
• 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/TS16949 procedures
• Basic computer skills, including QAD
• Inventory control, material handling and cycle counting experience
• Understanding of BOM requirements and processing
• Valid forklift Tag
• Able and willing to perform some work tasks in an outside environment in all weather conditions
• 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 with one year's experience driving forklift
• Experience maintaining shipping paperwork, BOL's and creating shipments for external customers

Benefits

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

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