Material Handler

Rush Group Limited LLC; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Group Limited LLC in Michigan is seeking a warehouse associate to operate forklifts and handle material movement in a busy manufacturing environment. You will stock, pick, and deliver materials to production lines, ensuring FIFO and compliance with safety protocols.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards. The position requires the ability to stand and lift as needed, with certification in powered industrial trucks preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and mathematical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• PIT certification required or in progress.
• Familiarity with automotive quality specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, tugger, and/or cherry picker.
• Organize and stock materials to meet production needs.
• Deliver materials to production lines and keep areas stocked.
• Maintain storage areas and ensure safe access to doorways and walkways.
• Adhere to safety rules and wear PPE.
• Document activities and participate in inventory and material reorganization.
• Maintain FIFO and participate in plant inventories.
• Report maintenance issues on powered industrial trucks.
• Support housekeeping and safety programs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

PIT certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PIT Certification

Job description

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

• Drive/operate fork truck, tugger and/or cherry picker in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Organize & stock material supplies to meet production requirements and inventory control in a timely manner.
• Pick and store in sequential order as needed.
• Deliver material to the production lines - Ensure production areas are fully stocked prior to end of shift relief.
• Bring empty dunnage to the receiving or bailer.
• Organize and maintain general storage areas
• Maintain a safe and clear access to all doorways and foot traffic areas.
• Adheres to all safety rules and wears required Personal Protection Equipment.
• Observe and report maintenance issues on powered industrial trucks, including daily assessments.
• Support plant wide material organization and housekeeping goals.
• Rotate all material to ensure 100% First In First Out (FIFO).
• Participate in plant inventories and material reorganization activity, as required.
• Maintain powered industrial truck certification, and attend update training, as needed.
• Remove cardboard to the bailer area.
• Bail cardboard and place bails in appropriate storage trailer locations and enforce recycling programs.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits of Authority

• Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, and employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

• High School Diploma or equivalentpreferred.
• Good written and mathematical skills.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Powered Industrial Truck Certification.
• Familiar with quality specifications and documentation in an automotive environment a plus.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

• Dakkota Vision and Culture
• Process – Materials Management
• Process – Shipping Management
• Spill Prevention
• Battery Change Out
• Company Training
• Information Technology
• Quality Mission Statement

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Standing and sitting in a manufacturing environment, minor lifting and pushing of material and equipment.
• Must be able to tolerate working at heights up to twenty-five (25) feet.
• Able to tolerate sitting for 8 hours or more
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping and reaching 11-64% of workday
• Hand and eye coordination

Risks Associated with Job Function

Travel

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