Forklift-Certified Material Handler

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle and store materials across all departments, operate material handling equipment, and support shipping, receiving, labeling and inventory tasks.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Materials, the role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and cross-functional teamwork, with requirements including physical stamina and the ability to obtain a forklift license.

Join a team committed to continuous improvement and quality.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of walking for an eight-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Wear steel-toe footwear as required.
• Ability to obtain forklift license per OSHA requirements.
• Experience with KanBan or inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary product and material to production departments as needed.
• Weigh and label product as needed.
• Return product to proper storage locations per KanBan system.
• Shrink wrap finished parts and place in proper storage location.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Lifting up to 60 lbs

KanBan

Wonderlic 50

Job description

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle and store materials across all departments, operate material handling equipment, and support shipping, receiving, labeling and inventory tasks.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Materials, the role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and cross-functional teamwork, with requirements including physical stamina and the ability to obtain a forklift license.

Join a team committed to continuous improvement and quality.