Material Handler (2nd Shift: 1pm–9pm)

Sterling Industries; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 1:1 match

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sterling Industries in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is seeking a full-time Material Handler to ensure the safe handling of materials and finished goods. Responsibilities include picking, packaging, and unloading shipments, while adhering to safety guidelines. Candidates must have at least 2 years of material handling experience, forklift operation skills, and a high school diploma. Benefits include a 401(k) plan, health insurance, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of material handling experience required.
• Must be an experienced forklift operator.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and management are necessary.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick, package, label, and load shipments to customers.
• Unload daily deliveries and move raw materials within the facility.
• Ensure that all materials are stored properly and safely.

Skills

Material handling experience

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Technical analysis

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the Company

Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sterling Industries is a fast-growing North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients deliver successful products by providing scaled production, design-for-manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services.

About the Role

The Material Handler ensures safe handling of material and finished goods while working to receive and ship product accurately and on time.

Major Duties

• Picking, packaging, labeling, and loading daily shipments to customers
• Unloading daily deliveries
• Movement of raw materials within the facility to pre-determined locations
• Movement of finished goods within the facility to pre-determined locations
• Working directly with administrative staff on incoming deliveries and outgoing shipments
• Working directly with production supervisor on production statuses and daily priorities
• Ensuring that all raw materials and finished goods are stored within the proper locations
• Ensuring that storage and movement of materials is done with safety procedures and guidelines
• Staging materials for production equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Previous material handling experience (minimum 2 years)
• Basic math skills (decimal systems, subtraction, addition)
• Experienced forklift operator comfortable operating in tight space with long / heavy bundles
• Basic computer skills (data entry and management)
• Ability to keep a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Technical analysis and problem-solving ability
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Collaborative and cooperative team member
• High school diploma
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Benefits

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• 401(k) with 1:1 match
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We will review applications as they are received. Qualified applicants will be contacted.