Material Handler – Growth & Cross-Training Path

Summit Polymers; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking a motivated Material Handler to support all warehouse activities, including material storage, labeling, and distribution to production lines. The role involves operating material handling equipment and maintaining a clean dock area.

A forklift license is required to comply with OSHA standards and to safely move parts. The ideal candidate will be able to lift up to 60 pounds, wear steel-toe footwear, and perform cross-functional tasks such as shipping, receiving, and

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Must be physically capable of walking for an eight-hour shift.
• Forklift license per OSHA requirements (as applicable)

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary product and material to production departments as needed.
• Weigh and label product as needed.
• Return product to proper storage locations per KanBan system.
• Shrink wrap finished parts and place in proper storage location.
• Remove KanBans from empty purchased product containers and place on proper KanBan board.
• Cross-train in other warehouse functions and perform those functions when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping activities for warehouse and dock area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Wonderlic Select score

Education

Forklift license (OSHA)

Job description

Summit Polymers is seeking a motivated Material Handler to support all warehouse activities, including material storage, labeling, and distribution to production lines. The role involves operating material handling equipment and maintaining a clean dock area.

A forklift license is required to comply with OSHA standards and to safely move parts. The ideal candidate will be able to lift up to 60 pounds, wear steel-toe footwear, and perform cross-functional tasks such as shipping, receiving, and