Material Handler/Forklift Operator - Weekend Shift | Coon Rapids

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Schedule: Friday-Sunday (7am-7:05pm)  – Work 36 hours, receive 40 hours of pay

Pay: $17-$20   Plus $2.00 Shift Differential

Benefits:

· Health Insurance

· Dental Reimbursement

· Retirement Plan

· Paid Time Off

· Tuition Reimbursement

Lexington is a highly successful business that emphasizes our values of Safety, Honesty/Integrity, People Involvement, Customer Satisfaction, and Continuous Improvement. People who work for Lexington say they love the family-like atmosphere and our focused approach to work/family balance.

Job Duties:

· Operates forklift to move and deliver wood material within and around the warehouse in a safe and efficient manner.

· Loads and unloads processing machinery

· Maintains levels of materials required for production.

· May use hands to handle, inspect, band and or package the raw and finished parts

· Uses a computer to enter material transactions and may assist in inventory and cycle counts.

· Be willing and able to fill in and assist in all areas of the warehouse

Qualifications:

· Previous material handling/forklift operator experience in a warehouse environment required.

· Valid and current forklift certification, or able to attain certification

· Previous experience working with computer-based inventory control systems/ERP systems

· Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment

· Commitment to demonstrating safe work practices

· Reliable and punctual to work scheduled shifts

· Good communication skills – written and verbal

Other Information:

Lexington Manufacturing makes a multitude of engineered wood components for windows,doors, and other mill work and related industries, as well as fire-rated door components for the commercial and residential door industry. Lexington was established in 1981 and has facilities in Brainerd and Coon Rapids

Beliefs & Philosophies

“Building Relationships, Creating Solutions, Delivering Value.”

Lexington Manufacturing is dedicated to providing our customers with innovative, market-leading products that are delivered with integrity and value. Our commitment to service and quality is proven — by providing innovative solutions, quality products and short lead times since our company was founded in 1981.

Lexington is fully dedicated to the safe work practices of our associates and visitors alike. We firmly believe that everyone’s safety is essential. With this belief we will work under safe conditions and forever seek continuous improvement practices.

Lexington management is committed to operating its business in a manner which reflects the highest levels of personal and professional ethics. We treat coworkers, customers, and suppliers with respect, fairness and honesty.

Lexington is committed to the fact that our customer relationships are the cornerstone of our future. It is absolutely necessary to understand our customers need for product quality and service. Once a commitment is made to a customer, every effort must be made to fulfill that obligation.

We believe that through the application of lean methods and progressive management of our people, technological, and financial resources we will achieve continuous improvement of our service for our customers, long term security for our employees, and continued growth and profitability for our company.

We believe that employees are Lexington’s most important resource. Employees should take an active part in setting their own goals, carefully balancing family and work commitments. Employees’ participation on productivity teams lends to an environment that fosters change, creates opportunity for growth and encourages teamwork and employee involvement.

We believe in a minimum number of management levels and that responsibility should be pushed down as far into the organization as possible. Simple, efficient systems and company wide open communication will promote good morale and support the company vision.