Material Handler I - 1st Shift - $20.75/hr

Stryker Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Portage, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to support the ProCuity production line. The role involves cross-training across multiple areas of the production line, including forklift operation, with a focus on teamwork and quality.

You will work with quality and production to move parts and materials, manage inventory, and operate material handling equipment. Overtime and weekend work are part of the schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Manufacturing Experience preferred.
• Forklift operation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works with quality and production to manage the process of moving parts and materials throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain a computerized inventory system, reconciling discrepancies as required.
• Must be able to proficiently operate a variety of material handling equipment which may include, but not limited to: forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
• Work with quality technicians and logistics material handlers to ensure correct component identification and traceability.
• Conducts fact finding and problem solving as required.
• Assist with miscellaneous duties and projects as directed.
• Responsible for set-ups, work preparation, clean up, and quality assurance of own work and work-area.
• Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance and meeting all training and documentation criteria.
• Meet work schedule and overtime requirements, including weekends.

Skills

Forklift operation

Cross-training

Education

High School Manufacturing Experience

Job description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Why Join Stryker? Stryker is one of the worlds leading medical technology companies and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work globally. Our total rewards package includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programmes, wellness programmes, and service and performance awards.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday (overtime available)

Position Summary

This role sits within the manufacturing team supporting the ProCuity line. The successful candidate will be expected to cross-train across multiple areas of the production line, including forklift operation where necessary and materials ordering. Culture and teamwork are central to this team.

What You Will Do:

• Works with quality and production to manage the process of moving parts and materials throughout the manufacturing plant
• Maintain a computerized inventory system, reconciling discrepancies as required.
• Must be able to proficiently operate a variety of material handling equipment which may include, but not limited to: forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
• Work with quality technicians and logistics material handlers to ensure correct component identification and traceability.
• Conducts fact finding and problem solving as required.
• Assist with miscellaneous duties and projects as directed.
• Responsible for set-ups, work preparation, clean up, and quality assurance of own work and work-area
• Committed to quality by striving for reliability and quality in our products, continuously searching for ways to enhance performance and meeting all training and documentation criteria
• Meet work schedule and overtime requirements, including weekends

What You Need:

• Preferred: High School Manufacturing Experience $20.75 Travel Percentage: 0%

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Company Overview

Stryker is one of the worlds leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the Worlds Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Definitions

• Remote - Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location.
• Field-based - You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite - Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid - You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.