1st Shift Material Coordinator - Material Handling

Socket.dev; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Health insurance starting day 1

Dental & Vision insurance starting day

Early access to earned wages

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-wide activities

Job summary

Landscape Forms is seeking a Material Coordinator - Material Handling to operate forklifts, load/unload trucks, and manage materials across the facility. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The schedule is Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–4:30 PM with potential Friday overtime.

Benefits start day one, plus a quarterly bonus and 401(k) matching. This is a full-time, direct-hire position focused on keeping production supplied with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stay active throughout shift.
• Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM–4:30 PM with Friday overtime as needed.
• Chauffeur's license and DOT medical card preferred.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive, stock, pick, and move materials throughout the facility.
• Keep production areas supplied with components.
• Prepare finished products and materials for shipment.
• Complete shipping and receiving documentation.
• Perform required equipment inspections.
• Drive up to a 26' box truck between facilities as needed and rotate between material-handling areas.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Material Coordinator - Material Handling

$17.00/hour + Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Historical bonus payouts have averaged approximately $11,000/year.

Schedule:

First Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:30pm

Friday overtime as needed. Saturdays and Sundays off.

What You Can Expect

At Landscape Forms, we invest in our people just as much as we invest in our products. When you join our team, you'll find:

• Full-Time, Direct-Hire Position
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities - historical payouts have averaged approximately $11,000/year
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1 - health plans starting as low as $13.75/week
• Early Access to Earned Wages - through UKG Wallet
• 401(k) Match
• Career Development & Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Wide Activities & Celebrations

Many of our team members build long-term careers here because they enjoy the people they work with, the products they build, and the opportunities to continue growing.

Who We Are

At Landscape Forms, the work you do matters. Every product we manufacture contributes to outdoor spaces where people gather, learn, work, and relax. As a member of our team, you'll help create industry-leading site furnishings and outdoor solutions trusted by communities across North America.

If you enjoy staying active, operating equipment, keeping things organized, and making sure production has the materials it needs to keep moving, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment
• Load and unload trucks
• Receive, stock, pick, and move materials throughout the facility
• Keep production areas supplied with the components they need
• Prepare finished products and materials for shipment
• Complete shipping and receiving documentation
• Perform required equipment inspections
• Drive up to a 26' box truck between facilities as neededRotate between material-handling areas as needed
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace

You’ll Thrive Here If You:

• Like staying busy and moving throughout your shift
• Are comfortable operating forklifts and material-handling equipment
• Pay attention to details and keep things organized
• Can prioritize when production needs change
• Are dependable and take safety seriously
• Enjoy variety rather than doing the exact same task all day
• Are willing to learn different areas of material handling

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain active throughout the shift
• Ability to work Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM, plus Friday overtime as needed
• Chauffeur's License and DOT medical card preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Build Your Career With Us

At Landscape Forms, you'll join a team that takes pride in what we make and how we make it. If you're looking for steady work, great benefits, opportunities to grow, and a team you can count on, we'd love to hear from you.