Material Handler - 1st Shift

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to handle and store materials across all departments, operate material handling equipment, and support shipping, receiving, labeling and inventory tasks.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Materials, the role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and cross-functional teamwork, with requirements including physical stamina and the ability to obtain a forklift license.

Join a team committed to continuous improvement and quality.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of walking for an eight-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Wear steel-toe footwear as required.
• Ability to obtain forklift license per OSHA requirements.
• Experience with KanBan or inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary product and material to production departments as needed.
• Weigh and label product as needed.
• Return product to proper storage locations per KanBan system.
• Shrink wrap finished parts and place in proper storage location.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Lifting up to 60 lbs

KanBan

Wonderlic 50

Job description

P18 - Pavilion, 5858 E N Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU'LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don't just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We're always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Materials (Warehouse)

SUMMARY

Responsible for the handling and storage of materials for all departments, as well as housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area. Responsible for operation of material handling equipment, fork trucks, and for changing fork truck batteries. Duties will also be cross-functional including shipping, receiving, label-making and inventory functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be physically capable of walking for an eight-hour work shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the work shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.
• RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Provide necessary product and material to production departments as needed.
• Weigh and label product as needed.
• Return product to proper storage locations per KanBan system.
• Shrink wrap finished parts and place in proper storage location.
• Remove KanBans from empty purchased product containers and place on proper KanBan board.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires the ability to obtain a forklift license per OSHA requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.