Material Handler

About the role

The Material Handler moves material around the plant or work site using a forklift and/or crane to ensure smooth production. This role may also package, band, weigh, and load/unload material, stage it accurately, build arbors, and set up machines. The position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a commitment to high standards in safe and quality production.

Responsibilities

• Move material around the plant using a forklift and/or crane for producing, finishing, packaging, or shipping customer products.
• Ensure production areas are supplied with parts and remove finished skids to the warehouse or paint line.
• Stage material as scheduled to optimize machine efficiency.
• Support machines by emptying scrap tubs and clearing lines of finished product.
• Locate material into finished goods as needed.
• Operate basic test lines when required.
• Package finished product for shipment and track orders with proper tagging.
• Follow the bill of material to match product with appropriate packaging and skidding.
• Perform finishing duties, including setup of valve and burn-off operations.
• Execute multiple tasks to maintain ongoing machine operation.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks to ensure safe, efficient, and quality production.
• Conduct housekeeping duties within the plant as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to handle physical, repetitive work and stand for 8 hours a day.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus but not required.
• Competence in basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to operate banding tools and read a tape measure.
• Capability to handle small parts.
• Understanding and adherence to quality policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize quality issues and detect defects.
• Proficiency in reading, comprehending, and following detailed production instructions in English.
• Ability to read and understand bills of material and production orders.
• Capability to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Accuracy in counting and labeling parts.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Good safety awareness and efficiency skills.
• Legible writing and oral communication skills.
• 0-6 months of prior experience.
• Required OSHA safety training.
• Forklift and crane license.
• Ability to commute to Taylor, MI 48180 (required).
• Ability to relocate to Taylor, MI 48180 before starting work (required).

Pay

Starting pay is $20.00/hour. 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) offers a shift differential of $1.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, in-person work location.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance