1st Shift Material Handler (Evaluation-to-Hire)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety glasses provided

Gloves provided

Steel-toed shoes required

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a reliable Material Handler for the 1st shift in Pontiac, MI. The role supports a growing manufacturing team producing off-road vehicles and tractors, with an evaluation-to-hire path and a starting pay of $18.50/hour.

Responsibilities include moving materials, loading/unloading shipments, scanning inventory, operating forklifts and related equipment, and maintaining safety and cleanliness on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and priorities.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Move raw materials and finished goods between production and warehouse areas.
• Load and unload trailers and shipping containers, including heavy loads.
• Feed and stage materials for production lines.
• Accurately scan and track products and inventory transactions.
• Load finished products for customer shipments using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Inspect and repair damaged units as needed.
• Power wash tractors before final inspection and shipment.
• Maintain forklift equipment and follow all operating procedures.
• Adhere to ISO standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping requirements.
• Report safety concerns and assist with maintaining a safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Reliable attendance

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Material handling equipment

Product scanning systems

Job description

Job Title: 1st Shift Material Handler (Evaluation-to-Hire)

Pay: $18.50/hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Classification: Evaluation-to-Hire

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Material Handler to join a growing manufacturing team that produces off-road vehicles and tractors. This is a long-term opportunity with a company that values safety, teamwork, and employee growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Move raw materials and finished goods between production and warehouse areas
• Load and unload trailers and shipping containers, including heavy loads
• Feed and stage materials for production lines
• Accurately scan and track products and inventory transactions
• Load finished products for customer shipments using forklifts and material handling equipment
• Inspect and repair damaged units as needed
• Power wash tractors before final inspection and shipment
• Maintain forklift equipment and follow all operating procedures
• Adhere to ISO standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping requirements
• Report safety concerns and assist with maintaining a safe work environment

Qualifications:

• Forklift experience preferred
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and priorities
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Equipment Used:

• Forklift
• Material handling equipment
• Product scanning systems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to load and unload trucks and verify shipments
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and moving materials throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment

Safety Equipment:

• Safety glasses provided
• Gloves provided
• Steel-toed shoes required

Work Environment:

• Clean and organized manufacturing facility
• Safety-focused workplace
• Moderate noise levels
• Shop floor may be cool at times

Why Join This Team?

• $18.50/hour starting pay
• Long-term evaluation-to-hire opportunity
• Work with a company that manufactures off-road vehicles and tractors
• Stable first-shift schedule
• Supportive team environment with room for growth