Material Handler (Afternoon Shift)

About us

LAEPPLE Automotive is a leading supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in high-quality components and systems for body components manufacturing. Our innovative technologies and efficient production processes set benchmarks in the industry. To grow our team in Detroit, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Material Handler for our afternoon shift manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure orderly production and distribution of components and products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies, and staging finished product for final distribution while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Contribute to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area(s).
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages or overages based upon min/max quantities.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies lined on production orders and BOMs.
• Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Locate and pack materials for shipping.
• Document materials and record units delivered and location of units.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery to move items and/or load materials onto and off trucks and loading docks.
• Keep inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean and well maintained.
• Open containers, sort, and catalog materials.
• Adhere to workplace safety and quality regulations.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of two (2) years of material handling experience
• Valid drivers license and safe driving record
• Ability to be certified to operate powered industrial vehicles
• Previous experience operating a forklift and other material handling equipment (i.e. pallet jack, hand truck, etc.)
• Previous inventory management and ERP system experience (SAP a plus)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and analyze information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Process improvement mindset
• Knowledge of inventory control
• Ability to lift materials (50 pounds)
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Desire to work in a team-based, lean manufacturing environment
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, as well as overtime, as required to meet business requirements
• Proven reliability and exceptional attendance record