Material Handler I - Warehouse & Production Support

Peckham; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Inc. in Lansing, MI is hiring a Material Handler I to support movement, staging, and handling of materials across Operations or Supply Chain.

You will perform basic receiving, stocking, scanning, and material delivery while maintaining safety and accuracy; forklift may be required depending on assignment. The position emphasizes 5S standards, clear communication with team, and adherence to safety practices; forklift certification is only needed if required by the shift.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Forklift license required only for assignments that use forklifts.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Basic math and reading skills for labels and counts.
• Reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using pallet jacks, carts, or forklifts (if certified).
• Use handheld scanners and basic computer systems for material tracking.
• Stage, stock, and organize materials in assigned areas.
• Maintain 5S standards, cleanliness, and safe work practices.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Verify counts, labels, and basic documentation.
• Assist with maintaining equipment cleanliness and safe use.
• Participate in safety and ergonomic programs.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Deliver materials, cut parts, bundles, or components to production areas (Operations).
• Assist with bin movement and workstation replenishment (Operations).
• Support cut‑part organization using simple labeling/tracking (Operations).
• Follow FIFO or inventory rotation processes (Operations).
• Report shortages or material issues (Operations).
• Assist with maintaining organization in cut‑parts or pre‑production areas (Operations).
• Unload trucks with fabric rolls, pallets, or cartons (Inbound – Receiving).
• Verify packing slips and report discrepancies (Inbound – Receiving).
• Move inbound pallets or bins to designated locations (Inbound).
• Use handheld scanners to receive fabric, components, and goods (Inbound).
• Maintain warehouse equipment and follow basic safety checks (Inbound).
• Move finished‑goods pallets to outbound staging lanes (Outbound – Shipping).
• Load trucks safely using forklifts and pallet jacks (if certified) (Outbound).
• Assist with pallet consolidation, wrapping, and staging (Outbound).
• Verify counts and label placement (Outbound).
• Support outbound scanning or RFID validation under direction (Outbound).
• Report shipping discrepancies promptly (Outbound).

Skills

Forklift license

Basic math

Reading skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Independent work

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Peckham Inc. in Lansing, MI is hiring a Material Handler I to support movement, staging, and handling of materials across Operations or Supply Chain.

You will perform basic receiving, stocking, scanning, and material delivery while maintaining safety and accuracy; forklift may be required depending on assignment. The position emphasizes 5S standards, clear communication with team, and adherence to safety practices; forklift certification is only needed if required by the shift.