Material Handler I - 2nd Shift
Maker's Pride · Michigan City, IN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
- Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
- Maintain inventory levels as directed.
- Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
- Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
- Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
- Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
- Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
- Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
- Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
- Sufficient math skills.
- Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and write in English preferred.
- Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
- Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
- Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
- Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Previous Material Handling experience is a plus, varies by location.
Benefits
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Short & long-term disability
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
Pay
Competitive wage.
Schedule
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday + overtime/weekends, 2nd shift: 1:50 PM to 10:00 PM. Open interviews/hiring event: Thursday 09/24/26 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and Friday 09/25/26 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at 502 West U.S. Hwy 20, Michigan City, IN 46360.