Material Handler & Forklift Driver: Fabrication

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

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.