Forklift Warehouse Associate – Material Handling

Summit-Polymers-; Schoolcraft Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Michigan is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to manage material flow across departments, operate forklifts, and maintain an organized dock area. The role involves cross-functional duties including shipping, receiving, labeling, and inventory management.

This position requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, walk for an eight-hour shift, and obtain a forklift license per OSHA requirements. A systematic, safety-first approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited set of options.
• Wonderlic Select Assessment: minimum score 50.
• Must be able to obtain forklift license per OSHA requirements.

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.
• Remove KanBans from empty purchased product containers and place on KanBan board.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Summit Polymers in Michigan is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to manage material flow across departments, operate forklifts, and maintain an organized dock area. The role involves cross-functional duties including shipping, receiving, labeling, and inventory management.

This position requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, walk for an eight-hour shift, and obtain a forklift license per OSHA requirements. A systematic, safety-first approach is essential.