2nd Shift - Material Handler

MacLean-Fogg Company in; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler 1 to join their production team. This role is vital for ensuring the efficient shipping, receiving, and managing of materials within the plant. You will operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, and utilize advanced warehouse technologies to streamline operations and maintain optimal inventory levels. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for teamwork, this is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in material handling or related field.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse operations and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Process and load shipments accurately to meet production schedules.
• Safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.
• Utilize technology to track inventory movement efficiently.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Mathematical Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Tools

JDE

RFS

RF Systems

Job description

The Material Handler 1, production, is responsible for the efficient shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing of a variety of materials, equipment, and supplies within the plant. This role involves accurately processing and loading shipments to meet production schedules, while safely operating powered industrial equipment, including forklifts. This role will streamline operations by utilizing warehouse equipment and technology, such as JDE, RFS, and RF systems, to track inventory movement effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete shipments by processing and accurately loading orders to meet production schedules.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, to facilitate material handling tasks.
• Utilize warehouse equipment effectively to streamline operations, ensuring timely movement of materials throughout the facility.
• Schedule, move, weigh, stock, receive, and pack inbound and outbound products, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Load and unload trucks with precision, ensuring the safe transport of materials and products.
• Utilize JDE, RFS, and RF technology to accurately track inventory movement and streamline shipping processes.
• Deliver raw materials to work centers promptly to support production operations and minimize downtime.
• Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy through regular counts and reconciliations, ensuring stock levels align with production needs.
• Ensure all materials are correctly labeled and packaged, inspecting for damage to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience.
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.

Preferred:

• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred.

Competencies/Skills

• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work in a team.