Material Handler I — Forklift, Inventory & Shipping

RK Logistics Group; Whitmore Lake (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Logistics Group in Whitmore Lake, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move, receive, and process goods using WMS and RF tools. You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, perform cycle counts, and help maintain clean, organized loading areas.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to LEAN practices. You will work with shipping and receiving, verify deliveries, document discrepancies, and support inventory control while learning other warehouse functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0-2 years Warehouse and Logistics experience.
• 1-2 years forklift experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn LEAN principles.
• Strong communication skills.
• Understanding of logistics, shipping, receiving, and standard work instruction protocols.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong math and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Use hand trucks, pallet jacks and other motorized equipment to move material.
• Unload inbound products.
• Load outbound products.
• Weigh products and take measurements.
• Receive, unpack, check, and verify product to ensure accuracy.
• Use handheld RF tools to receive, pick, stock check, and ship in WMS.
• Conduct stock checks and cycle counts.
• Pack, re-pack and wrap products for shipping.
• Label parts during receipt, put away, picking or shipping.
• Cross-train to learn other warehouse functions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Forklift operations

Communication

Math skills

Writing skills

Time management

LEAN principles

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

RK Logistics Group in Whitmore Lake, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move, receive, and process goods using WMS and RF tools. You will operate forklifts and hand trucks, perform cycle counts, and help maintain clean, organized loading areas.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to LEAN practices. You will work with shipping and receiving, verify deliveries, document discrepancies, and support inventory control while learning other warehouse functions.