Material Handler (All Shifts)

Detroit Venture Partners, LLC.; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift certification

Overhead crane certification

Job summary

Nox Metals is seeking a Material Handler in Ferndale, MI to support metal procurement and shipping operations. You will operate forklifts, move aluminum plate, and verify inbound materials against orders, all while maintaining a safe, clean work environment.

You’ll document material movements, train with company software, and grow into additional equipment knowledge as you settle into the role. This is a full-time, on-site position in Ferndale.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and working in a warehouse.
• Attention to detail on every load, label, and shipment.
• Willingness to learn and get certified in required equipment.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to OSHA standards.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for full shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to receive, stage, and move metal products.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders.
• Record material movements in our software systems.
• Keep the floor clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Complete safety trainings and certifications.
• Learn bandsaw and other metals equipment as you grow in the role.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Accountability

Software literacy

Safety-minded

Tools

WMS software

ERP software

Job description

Material Handler | Nox Metals | Ferndale, MI

Nox Metals is a technology company in Metro Detroit supplying metal. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible.

Shift hours:

• Weekdays, First Shift: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Weekdays, Second Shift: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM to 4:00 AM
• Weekends, First Shift: Friday through Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekends, Second Shift: Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

You will:

• Follow all OSHA and site safety protocols and hold your teammates to the same standard
• Operate forklifts to receive, stage, and move aluminum plate, bar, and rounds, we’ll train and certify you
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
• Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders
• Package, label, and stage outbound shipments
• Record material movements in our software systems, accurately, every time
• Keep the floor clean, organized, and free of hazards
• Complete required safety training and certifications
• Learn the bandsaw and other metals equipment as you grow in the role
• Complete other tasks as assigned

You are:

• Committed to safety
• Experienced with forklifts or warehouse work, or a fast learner ready to get certified
• Attentive to detail, every load, every label, every shipment
• Coachable and curious about broader floor operations
• A team player with a good attitude
• Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility
• Reliable and steady under pressure
• Comfortable with software, or willing to learn
• Organized and dependable
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., operate heavy equipment and be on your feet for a full shift with or without reasonable accommodation
• Not afraid to work outside normal hours when America demands it

Nice to have:

• Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
• Experience with bandsaws, industrial saws, or metals handling
• Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter

This role is full time, in person in Ferndale.

Nox Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, attitude, and fit for the work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.