Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Type
Full-time
Job Description
Employer: Amarr Garage Doors Amarr, a part of ASSA ABLOY (the global leader in opening solutions), is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a responsible and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Load Planner in our Lawrence, KS location to create load layouts for trucks within loading guidelines, ensuring material is loaded efficiently and damage free. ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Produces a quality load layout and assures that the layout is legible. * Lays out truckloads properly, ensuring safe, accurate, and damage-free loading and unloading of material. * Revises load layouts as needed. * Completes layouts within in the timeline provided by supervision. * Provides feedback to Scheduling team when product may not fit in the trailer as scheduled. * Performs all updates (additions, deletions, changes) to layouts and Shipping paperwork, including pick slips. * Communicates with distribution centers when items need to be loaded outside standard procedures or guidelines. THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: * Verifies the Load Builder Report, Load Builder and Load Log match. * Verifies that all sections are laid out on the load layout as well as the track, hardware, etc. * Assures that the load layout is as detailed as possible. * Checks the weight of truck and assures that the weight is not exceeding 41,500. * Provides feedback to Scheduling when product may not fit in the truck. * Assures that the correct product is on the layout. * Manually creates layout for ancillary items such as track, struts, picked parts, etc. * Considers the springs, hardware, and flow through items ordered, and plot on the load layout as necessary, or indicate in the special instruction field. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Light office duties and activities. * Computer keyboard operation/telephone operation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS): * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an aptitude for learning and retaining product/policy and procedural knowledge. * JD Edwards Navigator experience preferred. * Accuracy in the handling of large amounts of diverse data proven by the passing of a speed and accuracy qualification test. * Must be able to work well independently, under pressure, and in a fast paced environment. * Experience producing and using spreadsheets in Excel. Proficiency with Word and Outlook. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays from day one, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan (with an automatic 3% company contribution, regardless of your contribution after your first year of employment) among others. We are part of a global company, ASSA ABLOY, with a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, training and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make Amarr and ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work. Our goal is to be a world-leading company that attracts diverse talent, where all team members feel safe being their true selves and are able to thrive in a work environment that promotes change, innovation, and provides equal access and opportunity. As one of North America’s leading garage door manufacturers, Amarr Company takes pride in fostering a culture where employees enjoy many opportunities for career growth, rapid advancement, and relocation to some of America’s most desired cities. Although Amarr Company is an international business, employees enjoy a family-oriented, caring culture and rewarding work environment. Amarr Company offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and a bonus program for every employee. At Amarr Company, the door is always open and there is no ceiling to your career growth. #adpamarrcareers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Amarr is an E-Verify participant.
Requirements
Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Experience with JD Edwards Navigator is preferred, and applicants must pass a speed and accuracy qualification test.