Material Handler - Forklift and Hi-Lo Drivers

Ideal Tridon Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ideal Tridon Group, a leader in clamps, strut, hose supports and fittings, seeks a Material Handler for our Auburn Hills, MI plant. You will operate forklift, Hi-Lo, and move materials across the plant and yard, ensuring accurate data entry into our ERP system and safe loading processes.

Shifts are 2nd and 3rd with schedules 3:00 PM–1:30 AM or 10:00 PM–6:00 AM, Monday–Thursday or Sunday–Thursday. A HS diploma and 1+ year forklift experience are required; Hi-Lo certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year forklift operation experience in manufacturing.
• Hi-Lo certification preferred; current forklift certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, Hi-Lo, box truck or hand truck to move materials.
• Receive, stage, and trace inbound materials and verify against packing lists.
• Enter accurate quantities into the Macola ERP system and update work orders.
• Load, unload, and move materials within plant, yard, or work site.
• Observe safety procedures and maintain required logs and documentation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

ERP data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Macola ERP

Job description

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking Material Handlers for 2nd and 3rd Shifts with our Auburn Hills, MI Plant.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM (10 hours per day/Monday - Thursday)
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (8 hours per day/Sunday - Thursday)

Position Summary

Responsible for handling all types of materials coming in and going out, within or near plant, yard, or work site; performs a combination of duties such as, receiving from tracks, manually handling items by operating forklift, Hi-Lo, cart or hand truck, verifies data, and quantities, weights, secures loads, distributes and assure that material handling is being done accordingly to the necessary documentation or instruction including but not limited to work order, verbal instructions or other form of instruction. The Forklift Order Puller/Picker also ensures that materials are placed in their proper locations and are available for use where they are needed. Enter data in the company ERP system as required.

In the performance of duties, the Forklift Order Puller/Picker must observe all safety and operational procedures, including maintaining all required paperwork, safety logs, preventive maintenance logs and checklist to meet quality and delivery expectations.

The material handler must require help from coworkers when handling heavier items since Load pallets and skids may be up to 35 feet long and weigh up a minimum of 35lbs.

Material Handling skills required are universal; from time to time a material handler may be assigned to another area to perform the same essential duties. Job may require overtime and a flexible schedule, reporting early and working late including weekends from time to time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Handles materials by operating box truck as required, forklift, hi-lo, cart, hand truck or manually observing operational, safety procedures and company policies
• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site, from and onto or to trucks and/or, onto or from pallets, trays, racks or shelves, performing any combination of following duties: Reads work order and related production/material documents including schedules or follows verbal instructions or other form of instruction to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Receives and stages inbound materials in the “inbound staging area” Verify packing and the packing list against the product received for: Quantity, Quality and ZSi PO
• Reports discrepancies found with the inbound shipment to the Supply Chain Manager
• Enter data into company ERP system (Macola) including but not limited to the exact quantity received for any quantity discrepancy
• Moves the product from the staging area to the designated storage location as indicated in Macola on the item master
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Superior International Industries, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (M/F/V/D) employer.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One (1) year of experience with forklift operation in a manufacturing environment required.
• Hi-Lo Certification preferred.
• Current certification in forklift operation is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

Frequently walking, using hands and fingers to handle or feel, operate, activate, inspect, place, detect, position, grasping or squeezing, stoop, kneel, crunch or crow, climb, talk/hear to communicate, detect, converse with discern, convey, exchange information; see to detect, distinguish, identify, inspect, estimate. Perform frequent repetitive movement, lifting, pushing and pulling, up to X pounds. The material handler must require help from coworkers when handling heavier items since Load pallets and skids may be up to 35 feet long and weigh a minimum of 50lbs.

Work Environment

Be able to work in a loud, noisy and congested environment. May be expose to extreme temperatures hot and cold, dusty areas, work is performed inside and outside in all weather conditions. The material handler should therefore be dressed in proper protective clothing to protect against extreme temperature conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.