Material Handler - Fast, Precise Production Support

J.B. Poindexter & Co.; Sturgis, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Olson LLC in Michigan is seeking a Material Handler to locate and deliver materials to fabrication and assembly areas, ensuring production runs without interruption. You will read work orders and BOMs, move materials using forklifts and carts, and support safety and quality policies while handling hazardous waste as required.

This hands-on role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to PPE and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, bills of material and work orders.
• Must possess a high degree of accuracy and sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Accurately locate and deliver materials, supplies, and finished goods to fabrication or assembly areas in a timely manner to assure that production activities are not interrupted in the work cells and assembly lines.
• Reads and interprets work orders, bills of material, or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved and to what locations.
• Transports materials to or from storage areas or work locations to designated areas using hand trucks, electric tugs, material carts, forklifts, etc.
• Opens containers of purchased products, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, carts, and shelves by hand.
• Verifies that materials loaded and delivered are correct.
• Reports material discrepancies and/or shortages.
• Operates gas or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices.
• Supports and participates in Morgan Olson’s PPS team efforts.
• Adheres to Quality policy by exceeding customer expectations, being customer-focused and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Responsible for proper handling of hazardous waste.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Material handling

Blueprint reading

Reading work orders

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Morgan Olson LLC in Michigan is seeking a Material Handler to locate and deliver materials to fabrication and assembly areas, ensuring production runs without interruption. You will read work orders and BOMs, move materials using forklifts and carts, and support safety and quality policies while handling hazardous waste as required.

This hands-on role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and adherence to PPE and safety protocols.