Material Handler/Forklift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an experienced Material Handler/Forklift Driver in Kentwood, MI. You will read orders, move and document materials, and transfer goods between receiving, production, and shipping areas.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, loading/unloading trucks, and assisting with fabrication tasks while maintaining a clean workspace. Requires forklift experience, basic mechanical aptitude, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in material handling or warehouse operations.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; fabrication or installation experience a plus.
• Computer literacy for inventory and shipping systems.
• Organization and prioritization skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication and team collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Read work orders, packing slips, and sales orders to determine materials required.
• Safe and efficient storage, movement, and documentation of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Move materials from receiving area to production or storage areas.
• Transfer finished goods to shipping and move work-in-progress between departments.
• Weigh and count items to ensure conformance with standards.
• Unload trucks, check in merchandise, and match purchase orders to packing slips.
• Prepare and process parcels for shipment.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and notify supervisors of discrepancies.
• Pick up and deliver orders, stock, and supplies as needed.
• Build and repair conveyor belts and components.
• Perform belt vulcanizing and other fabrication tasks.
• Assist with equipment setup and assembly in-house or at customer locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory control

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organization & prioritization

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift equipment

Inventory & shipping software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Material Handler/Forklift Driver Job Summary:

A dynamic nation-wide leader and service distributor and fabricator specializing in the fulfillment of conveyor system requirements for the processing, manufacturing, and material handling industry is looking for an experiencing material handler. The product line ranges from all types of conveyor belting, conveying equipment and components, belting accessories, hose and fittings, plastics, gasket, and power transmission products.

Material Handler/Forklift Driver responsibilities:

• Read work orders, packing slips, and sales orders to determine materials required.
• Safe and efficient storage, movement, and documentation of incoming and outgoing materials.
• Move materials from receiving area to production or storage areas.
• Transfer finished goods to shipping and move work-in-progress between departments.
• Weigh and count items to ensure conformance with standards.
• Unload trucks, check in merchandise, and match purchase orders to packing slips.
• Prepare and process parcels for shipment.
• Maintain accurate shipping records and notify supervisors of discrepancies.
• Pick up and deliver orders, stock, and supplies as needed.
• Build and repair conveyor belts and components.
• Perform belt vulcanizing and other fabrication tasks.
• Assist with equipment setup and assembly in-house or at customer locations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area at all times.

Schedule & Pay:

• Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm with overtime as required, company works 7 days a week at times
• $20.00/HR

Material Handler/Forklift Driver Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in material handling, warehouse operations, or Shipping & Receiving preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; experience with fabrication or installation work a plus.
• Computer literacy for inventory and shipping systems.
• Organization and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Location:Kentwood, MI

Position Type:Evaluation hire