Material Handler

Trillium Staffing; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Material Handler for a 1st shift position in the Brighton, Michigan area. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., with a starting pay rate of $18.50 per hour. The role involves safe handling, movement, storage, and delivery of production materials to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• Successful completion of the Hi-Lo operator test.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and follow basic written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and meet the physical and work environment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the Hi-Lo (forklift) and complete daily safety inspections.
• Load, unload, move, and deliver materials to designated workstations.
• Follow established procedures for material handling, storage, tagging, and inventory control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Complete job cards accurately and on time.
• Report quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory issues promptly.
• Use work time efficiently and work collaboratively with employees and leaders across departments.
• Participate in required training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hi-Lo forklift operation

Safety inspections

Load and unload materials

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Material Handler position available in the Brighton, Michigan area working at our client location who is an established manufacturing company.

This is a 1st shift position. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pay rate starting at $18.50 an hour. Possible contract to hire position. Will be responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, storage, and delivery of production materials and other products to support daily operations.

Key Responsibilities for the material handler position:

• Safely operate the Hi-Lo (forklift) and complete daily safety inspections.
• Load, unload, move, and deliver materials to designated workstations.
• Follow established procedures for material handling, storage, tagging, and inventory control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Complete job cards accurately and on time.
• Report quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory issues promptly.
• Use work time efficiently and work collaboratively with employees and leaders across departments.
• Participate in required training and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the material handler position:

• Valid Michigan driver's license required.
• Successful completion of the company Hi-Lo operator test required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and follow basic written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and meet the physical and work environment requirements

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.