SPS02 Material Handling 1st Shift

About the role

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Office at 4100 68th Street. Posted 02‑Sep‑2026. Full‑time regular position in Manufacturing/Operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas or electric hilo or other drivable equipment requiring an operator’s license to receive, transport, store and deliver materials, finished goods and component parts to and within production or storage areas.
• Follow verbal or written instructions such as bills of materials, shipping documents, or production schedules.
• Safely move and stack materials in plant, warehouse, staging area, production areas, etc.
• Perform tasks off the hilo: handle paperwork, band/secure/straighten loads, adjust fork width, stock supermarkets, set up production areas.
• Use bar code readers, computer terminals or other electronic devices to track product.
• Review equipment maintenance checklist daily, report malfunctions, maintain required repair records.

Skills

• Ability to frequently work seated while bending and twisting as needed to operate the hilo safely.
• Ability to frequently get on or off the hilo as needed to service assigned areas.
• Ability to occasionally lift 35 lbs from floor to waist; lift 50 lbs from waist to shoulders; push/pull up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to frequently carry 35‑55 lbs.
• Ability to reach forward, laterally and occasionally over the shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally grasp with moderate force.
• Ability to rotate to other work in the zone, department, division or plant as required.
• Ability to visually inspect for defects, read blueprints and use measuring tools (calipers, linear measuring machine, fixtures) to ensure parts meet quality specifications when rotating into production assignments.
• Maintain a hilo license and be capable of operating a radio within FCC regulations.
• Be organized and capable of planning routes to maximize efficiency and prevent production delays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
• Abide by internal control & compliance practices: safeguard assets from theft and misuse; ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud; comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulations; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records.