Material Handler

Equiliem; Galesburg (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem in the United States is seeking a Material Handler in Galesburg, MI. The role supports inspection, movement, staging, and handling of warranty return products, operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, and maintaining accurate status records.

You will collaborate with inspection, quality, and operations, follow safety protocols, perform audits, and help ensure FIFO, traceability, and compliant workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a computer for data entry, documentation, and following work instructions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and material handling activities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely move, stage, load, and unload warranty return products.
• Receive, transport, and position materials in designated inspection, quarantine, and storage areas.
• Support inspection activities by presenting products for inspection and assisting with visual checks.
• Perform visual inspections to identify obvious non-conformities and assist with documenting findings.
• Accurately record material movements, inspection support activities, and product status in computer-based systems.
• Assist with the identification, segregation, labeling, and disposition of non-conforming materials and products.
• Collaborate with inspection, quality, and operations teams to support workflow efficiency and quality objectives.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement activities by providing input regarding material handling, product condition, and process performance.
• Maintain organized work areas to support FIFO, traceability, and safe material flow.
• Follow all safety protocols, procedures, and regulations, including forklift safety requirements.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding activities and safely operate material handling equipment in warehouse and inspection areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Data entry

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

WMS

Job description

Material Handler
Galesburg, MI
Pay: $25.00 per hour
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
26-08628

Job Summary

The Material Handlersupports the inspection, movement, staging, and handling of warranty return products in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and quality standards. This role is responsible for safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, maintaining accurate material and product status records, and supporting inspection and quality activities. The Material Handler works closely with inspection, quality, and operations teams to maintain efficient material flow, product traceability, and compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to safely move, stage, load, and unload warranty return products.
• Receive, transport, and position materials in designated inspection, quarantine, and storage areas.
• Support inspection activities by presenting products for inspection and assisting with visual checks.
• Perform visual inspections to identify obvious non-conformities and assist with documenting findings.
• Accurately record material movements, inspection support activities, and product status in computer-based systems.
• Assist with the identification, segregation, labeling, and disposition of non-conforming materials and products.
• Collaborate with inspection, quality, and operations teams to support workflow efficiency and quality objectives.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement activities by providing input regarding material handling, product condition, and process performance.
• Maintain organized work areas to support FIFO, traceability, and safe material flow.
• Follow all safety protocols, procedures, and regulations, including forklift safety requirements.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding activities and safely operate material handling equipment in warehouse and inspection areas.

Job Requirements

• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate a computer for data entry, documentation, and following work instructions.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and material handling activities.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail and situational awareness.

Work Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in material handling, quality inspection support, warehouse, manufacturing, or a related environment preferred.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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