Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Shipping Loader I

1st Shift

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to stage, label, and load windows onto trailers. This is done by hand or with the use of a forklift.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Stage (windows, sliding doors, or screens) for next day’s shipment.
• Use the packing list to locate products and stage for loading onto trailers.
• Use proper loading techniques for stacking product.  Secur product with proper straps.
• Verify no windows were left behind at the end of every shift.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed for business purposes.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. 
• Ability to pass color blindness test
• Experience in warehousing or shipping environment preferred
• Use of hand held scanner a plus
• Experience using computers.
• Be vigilant about safety
• Quality - conscious, oriented to excellence

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Must be able to lift 100 objects per shift, between 65 to 120 pounds and be able to push objects up to 250 pounds with 2nd man.  Proper lifting and pushing techniques are required.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to distinguish between colors.  While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and must be able to hear and talk.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Must be able to stoop/bend 30 times per shift and reach/stretch 40 times per shift.  Endure continuous standing.  Wearing hearing conservation is required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At YKK AP America Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $17.06 to $19.04, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.