2nd Shift Material Handler & Forklift Operator

Maker's Pride; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is hiring for a Material Handler in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports GMP compliance, moving and handling products, and ensuring safe and efficient operations in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading/unloading, inventory maintenance, and performing 5S housekeeping. Weekend or overtime may be required to meet production demands; candidates must be able to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Forklift certification

Forklift operation

Math skills

Safety policies

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Maker's Pride is hiring for a Material Handler in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports GMP compliance, moving and handling products, and ensuring safe and efficient operations in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, loading/unloading, inventory maintenance, and performing 5S housekeeping. Weekend or overtime may be required to meet production demands; candidates must be able to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.