Material Handler I - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Michigan City, IN seeks a reliable Material Handler to store, move and handle products in a GMP-conscious environment. You will operate forklifts, pack/unload orders, maintain inventory, and ensure correct labeling while keeping work areas clean and safe under 5S standards.

This role offers 2nd and 3rd shifts with overtime, a pathway to growth, and on-site interviews. Prior material handling experience is a plus; forklift certification within 90 days is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior material handling experience is a plus.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

GMP knowledge

Math skills

Safety procedures

English literacy

Education

HS diploma

Job description

What We Offer

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

OPEN INTERVIEWS DAY: HIRING EVENT ON THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS

Please come out and join us for our hiring event!

Location Address

502 West U.S. Hwy 20
Michigan City, IN 46360

• Thursday - 10/08/26 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
• Friday - 10/09/26 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday + Overtime/Weekends

2nd Shift: 1:50PM to 10:00PM

3rd Shift: 9:50PM to 6:00AM

Job Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
• Operates forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
• Maintain inventory levels as directed.
• Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
• Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
• Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
• Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
• Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
• Ability to operate stand-up and extended forklifts.
• Sufficient math skills.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write in English preferred.

Job Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous Material Handling experience is a plus, varies by location.

Work Environment

• This is a manufacturing environment and there will be exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• This is a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
• Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.