Material Handler

Belanger, Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Fueling Solutions in Livonia, MI is seeking a warehouse associate to support material handling, inventory, and shipping/receiving activities in a manufacturing setting.

You will operate forklifts, locate and move materials, and ensure timely delivery to workstations while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment. The role requires attention to detail, safety compliance, and teamwork for process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a shipping, receiving, or warehouse role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, manuals, and other written correspondence
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and inventory management software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication skills, delivering thoughts and ideas clearly both written and verbally
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks (e.g. forklifts)

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment such as sit-down fork trucks; order pickers, and pallet jacks to move items between receiving, storage, and the production areas
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
• Deliver materials to workstations as requested and remove finished goods or scrap from areas in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, ensuring aisles are clear and materials are stored in designated locations
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages
• Maintain daily maintenance checks of fork trucks including compliance with end of shift requirements i.e. 5S checklists, charging of equipment, etc.
• Strictly adhere to all facility safety protocols, including wearing PPE and following safe lifting and equipment operation guidelines
• Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements and increase efficiency
• Assist with other Shipping/Receiving/Packaging activities as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Inventory management

Reading and following instructions

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Inventory management software

Basic computer systems

Job description

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. We are #EnergizedByGrowth. DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operation material handling equipment such as sit-down fork trucks; order pickers, and pallet jacks to move items between receiving, storage, and the production areas
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
• Deliver materials to workstations as requested and remove finished goods or scrap from areas in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, ensuring aisles are clear and materials are stored in designated locations
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages
• Maintain daily maintenance checks of fork trucks including compliance with end of shift requirements i.e. 5S checklists, charging of equipment, etc.
• Strictly adhere to all facility safety protocols, including wearing PPE and following safe lifting and equipment operation guidelines
• Collaborate with team members to identify process improvements and increase efficiency
• Assist with other Shipping/Receiving/Packaging activities as needed

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a shipping, receiving, or warehouse role within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, manuals, and other written correspondence
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and inventory management software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• Strong communication skills, delivering thoughts and ideas clearly both written and verbally
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks (e.g. forklifts)

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.