Material Handler

Dauch; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Detroit, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move, store, and distribute materials across the facility, ensuring production has what it needs to run on schedule. You will operate material handling equipment and follow safety procedures.

The role supports shipping and receiving, maintains inventory records, and collaborates with production and warehouse teams to keep operations efficient. Flexibility to rotate among logistics tasks and Kanban knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must rotate between all logistics roles including Material Handler, Receiver, Shipper, and others.
• Must follow QS9000 procedures.
• Maintain cycle count inventory accuracy >96%.
• Proficient with computers and barcode scanning devices.
• Deliver materials and pick finished goods in a timely manner.
• Receive and ship products accurately.
• Operate all material handling equipment safely.
• Knowledge of KANBAN a plus.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between logistics roles as needed.
• Follow QS9000 procedures.
• Maintain inventory accuracy above 96%.
• Use computer and barcode scanners proficiently.
• Deliver materials to assembly and remove finished goods promptly.
• Receive and ship products accurately and on time.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Know basic Kanban principles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Rotate between logistics roles

Follow QS9000 procedures

Inventory accuracy >96%

Computers & barcode scanners

Material handling operations

KANBAN knowledge

Team coordination

Tools

Barcode scanners

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Posting Title

Material Handler

Job Description Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and distribution of materials throughout the manufacturing facility. This role ensures production areas have the necessary materials to meet production schedules, maintains accurate inventory records, and supports shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations. The Material Handler operates material handling equipment, follows safety procedures, and works closely with production and warehouse teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Job Description:

• Have the ability to rotate between all Logistics jobs. These jobs are Material Handler, Receiver, Shipper, Stretch Wrap and miscellaneous i.e. Cycle Counter, Recyclables, Service Material Handler, Battery Maintenance. Etc.
• Be able to follow and apply the QS9000 procedures.
• Maintain inventory accuracy at cycle count level that is > 96%.
• Use a computer, bar scanning devices and associated equipment in a proficient manner.
• Maintain the assembly cell with delivering materials and removing finished goods in a timely manner.
• Receive and ship products on a correct and timely manner.
• Be proficient in operating all material handling equipment in a safe and expeditious manner.
• Have a working knowledge pf KANBAN.
• Perform any other duties as specified by supervisor.

Required Skills and Education

• Have the ability to rotate between all Logistics jobs. These jobs are Material Handler, Receiver, Shipper, Stretch Wrap and miscellaneous i.e. Cycle Counter, Recyclables, Service Material Handler, Battery Maintenance. Etc.
• Be able to follow and apply the QS9000 procedures.
• Maintain inventory accuracy at cycle count level that is > 96%.
• Use a computer, bar scanning devices and associated equipment in a proficient manner.
• Maintain the assembly cell with delivering materials and removing finished goods in a timely manner.
• Receive and ship products on a correct and timely manner.
• Be proficient in operating all material handling equipment in a safe and expeditious manner.
• Have a working knowledge pf KANBAN.
• Perform any other duties as specified by supervisor.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law.

For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment.

To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail].

Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.