Material Handler

The Advance Group; Ypsilanti Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advance Group is seeking a Material Handler for the 1st shift in Ypsilanti, MI. This role primarily uses an overhead hoist to unload heavy parts from crates, with forklift operation required to move materials within the facility and perform a brief quality check.

You will follow safety rules, meet production needs, and maintain an organized work area. Overtime and a Monday–Friday schedule are available, with starting pay of $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior sit-down forklift experience required.
• Overhead hoist experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling heavy automotive parts, racks, or similar industrial materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety rules, and work instructions at all times.
• Open incoming crates and prepare materials for unloading.
• Perform a brief visual inspection.
• Safely remove parts from crates and place them onto designated racks.
• Meet established production requirements while maintaining safety and quality.
• Operate a propane sit-down forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Overhead hoist

Quality inspection

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Material Handler – 1st Shift – $20/hr – Ypsilanti, MI

Location: Ypsilanti, MI

Pay: $20.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

Overtime: Available as needed, including weekends

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

The Advance Group is hiring a Material Handler in Ypsilanti, MI for an automotive parts packaging and quality inspection operation. This is a 1st shift Material Handler job with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for overtime. This position primarily works with an overhead hoist to remove heavy parts from shipping crates, perform a brief visual quality inspection, and safely place parts onto designated racks. Forklift operation is required to move crates and materials into and out of the work area but is a smaller portion of the position.

What Does a Material Handler Do?

• Follow all company policies, procedures, safety rules, and work instructions at all times.
• Open incoming crates and prepare materials for unloading.
• Perform a brief visual inspection.
• Safely remove parts from crates and place them onto designated racks.
• Meet established production requirements while maintaining safety and quality.
• Operate a propane sit-down forklift.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Material Handler Requirements

• Prior sit-down forklift experience required.
• Prior overhead hoist experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling heavy automotive parts, racks, or similar industrial materials required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to successfully complete required forklift training and evaluation.
• Previous overhead crane experience is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive production, warehouse operations, packaging, assembly, or quality inspection is helpful.

Additional Information

1st Shift Material Handler Job in Ypsilanti, MI. If you're looking for a material handler job, automotive job, manufacturing job, warehouse job, or quality inspection position in Ypsilanti, MI, this opportunity offers a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, $20/hour starting pay, and potential overtime.