Material Handler I

Linamar Corporation; Southfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401k program

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach discounts

Vendor discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation in the United States seeks a Material Handler 1 to receive, store, and distribute materials. You will manage inventory, operate forklifts, and ensure safety and quality in daily material flow.

The role emphasizes accurate records, timely material movement, and collaboration with multiple departments to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Detail-oriented with inventory management skills.
• Basic data entry and inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, verify, and inspect incoming materials.
• Store materials according to company standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform stock checks.
• Move materials to departments and prepare for distribution.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Prepare materials for shipment, including packing and labeling.
• Complete shipping forms and receiving reports.
• Inspect materials for quality and conformity.
• Collaborate with team and other departments to ensure flow.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler 1

The Materials Handler will be responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing materials, supplies, and products within the facility. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of managing inventory, and ensure the smooth movement of materials through various departments while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Performance Expectations

• Receiving Materials: Unload incoming shipments, verify materials against purchase orders, and inspect goods for damage or discrepancies.
• Storage and Organization: Properly store materials in designated areas, ensuring materials are easily accessible and organized according to company standards.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records, perform regular stock checks, and update inventory databases as necessary.
• Material Distribution: Move materials to appropriate departments or workstations as needed, ensuring timely delivery of supplies.
• Material Handling Equipment: Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Order Fulfillment: Prepare materials for shipment, including picking, packing, and labeling products or components.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines and protocols to prevent workplace injuries. Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Documentation: Complete necessary paperwork, such as shipping forms, inventory logs, and receiving reports.
• Quality Control: Inspect materials for quality and ensure that only conforming products are stored and shipped.
• Collaborate: Work closely with team members, supervisors, and other departments to ensure smooth material flow and operations.

Credentials

• High school diploma or equivalent

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.).
• Basic computer skills for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in orders and inventory.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials (up to 50 lbs or as required by company standards).
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Linamar is a Canadian company founded in 1966. Since it’s inception, Linamar has experienced tremendous growth. Linamar is a global leader in manufacturing solutions and world class developers of highly engineered products with a focus on Mobility, Infrastructure, Food, Medical, Power and Water. At Linamar, we believe that a well informed, well trained and safety conscious employee is the key to success. With cooperation and teamwork, we can achieve and maintain both job security and job satisfaction.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.