FADING WEST - "We build community"

Fading West exists to build thriving and connected communities by reimagining the construction industry. Our vision is to eliminate the housing crisis for the workforce and the communities they serve. Our mission is to create attainable, high-quality, architecturally interesting, diverse communities for the workforce. To accomplish this, we fully integrate design, development, manufacturing, and construction in a single LEAN value stream.

CORE VALUES

• We Care for People
• We Keep Our Promises
• We Hate Waste
• We Love Challenges
• We Simplify & Standardize
• We Excel & Outperform

OUR CULTURE

Strong Work Ethic, Fun, Learning, and Humility 

• Fading West employees:
  • do not need to be managed
  • consistently impress the team with their insights and output
  • are wicked smart but don’t take themselves too seriously
  • have a passion for the company’s success without ego or pride in ownership
  • are teachable, collaborative, and committed to continual learning, growth, and personal development

Problem-Solving in a Challenging, Changing, and Flexible Organization

• Fading West employees:
  • Challenge the norms and think outside the box
  • enjoy the excitement of figuring out the “how” that accomplishes the “what” we are trying to achieve

Manage Complexity and Simplify Systems

• Fading West employees:
  • enjoy managing complexity to create efficient systems and processes that reduce waste and increase simplicity

Strategic Visionary Thinking

• Fading West employees:
  • Help develop strategies to achieve the objectives of the business plan to maximize return and minimize risk

Relationships and Mission

• Fading West employees:
  • Place a high value on relationships
  • Are discerning, highly relational, people connectors
  • Promote and maintain Fading West’s core values and mission statement
  • Are inclusive and build a culture where difference and creativity are valued
  • Believe diversity drives innovation

POSITION SUMMARY

Delivery is King. The Material Handler position adds value to the Fading West Building Systems manufacturing operation by ensuring that production is not delayed due to material shortages at the point of use and inaccurate inventory. They also help manage our flow of materials in and out of our facility to ensure materials are readily available and accessible.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely replenishment of production materials and supplies at the point of use.
• Provides accurate and timely processing of in-bound goods.
• Assists with inventory counts and receiving as needed.
• Processes defective and other returned goods.
• Provides timely communication of any inventory related issues.
• Handles the out-bound waste stream.
• Safely maneuver machinery in manufacturing environment.
• Actively looks to fill inventory and storage related needs.
• Prepares storage of finished product.
• Assists in general facility related tasks.

Qualifications

• Material handling experience of 1-3 years
• Bi-lingual Spanish and English is a plus
• Experience receiving goods in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with inventory management methodologies strongly preferred.
• Must have or be able to obtain forklift certification and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs safely and comfortably, and perform other physical aspects of the job.

• This position is an in-person role
• Must be competent and comfortable in basic computer skills and navigate modern technology
• This role requires signing a confidentiality agreement
• May require a reference check that speaks to the positive character of the applicant
• May be regularly required to stand, sit, or walk for long periods of time, lift or carry more than 50 pounds, climb/balance on stairs or ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

 Fading West rigorously adheres to Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, C.R.S. § 8-5-201(1)