Material Handler

AppleOne Employment Services; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Wyandotte, MI is seeking a Material Handler for a long-term contract at a 24/7 manufacturing facility that produces thermoplastic polyurethane materials. This hands-on role supports production, requires dependability, and a safety-focused approach to learning processes.

You will rotate between day and night shifts on 12-hour cycles, with overtime totaling 84 hours every two weeks and paid training via computer-based modules and hands-on shadowing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing, production, or general industrial experience required.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including rotating day and night shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically.
• Comfortable with standing, walking, climbing stairs, stretching, and performing physical work for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Select, charge, and mix raw materials according to established production procedures.
• Support setup, operation, and monitoring of production and processing equipment.
• Package, label, and prepare finished products while following quality standards.
• Move materials using proper material-handling methods and approved equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity requirements throughout each shift.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to support smooth production flow.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Good communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Pallet jack experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Material Handler for a contract opportunity in Wyandotte, MI, supporting a 24/7 manufacturing facility that produces thermoplastic polyurethane materials used across multiple industries. This hands-on production support role is ideal for a dependable, safety-focused candidate with manufacturing or industrial experience who enjoys active work, teamwork, and learning production processes.

This opportunity offers paid training through computer-based learning and hands-on job shadowing. Candidates will work in a structured manufacturing environment with clear procedures, strong safety standards, and a team-oriented culture where communication, reliability, and mechanical aptitude are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Select, charge, and mix raw materials according to established production procedures.
• Support setup, operation, and monitoring of production and processing equipment.
• Package, label, and prepare finished products while following quality standards.
• Move materials using proper material-handling methods and approved equipment.
• Follow safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity requirements throughout each shift.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors to support smooth production flow.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $22.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Long Term Contract.
• Location: Wyandotte, MI.
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating schedule.
• Week 1: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday, totaling 36 hours.
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, totaling 48 hours.
• Total schedule: 84 hours every two weeks.
• Employees rotate between day and night shifts after each 7-day work cycle.
• Contract employees follow an every-other-weekend-off rotating schedule.
• Paid training includes computer-based learning and hands-on job shadowing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Support raw material selection, charging, mixing, packaging, and labeling.
• Operate and assist with production equipment setup in a manufacturing environment.
• Monitor production processes and complete assigned tasks safely and accurately.
• Perform material handling duties while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing, production, or general industrial experience required.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including rotating day and night shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically.
• Comfortable with standing, walking, climbing stairs, stretching, and performing physical work for extended periods.
• Strong safety, quality, and productivity mindset.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Moderate mechanical aptitude with the ability to follow instructions with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and as part of a team.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Experience in chemical, compounding, or injection molding environments preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial safe work practices preferred.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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