Material Flow Specialist — Accelerate Production

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Material Handler to support lean manufacturing in Grand Rapids, MI. You will move finished goods, manage material flow, and maintain organized workstations to sustain uninterrupted production.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in manufacturing, stockroom experience, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems. You will collaborate with teams to minimize downtime and ensure timely replenishment of materials to production lines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, or material handling.
• 6+ months with MRP/ERP system experience and stockroom inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Remove finished goods and empty containers from workstations and transport them to designated areas.
• Manage Kanban cards or visual signals to trigger timely material replenishment.
• Assist with workstation setup, material staging, and quick changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Stage materials and support production transitions to prevent delays.
• Report shortages, damaged materials, safety concerns, or disruptions promptly.

Skills

Material handling

Inventory management

Kanban

MRP/ERP familiarity

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MRP/ERP software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Material Handler to support lean manufacturing in Grand Rapids, MI. You will move finished goods, manage material flow, and maintain organized workstations to sustain uninterrupted production.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in manufacturing, stockroom experience, and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems. You will collaborate with teams to minimize downtime and ensure timely replenishment of materials to production lines.