Material Handler New Detroit, MI

Shinola; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shinola is seeking a Material Handler to support daily factory operations by receiving, storing, and distributing materials. You will ensure inventory accuracy and help production lines with timely material delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves using RF scanners and internal systems, lifting 30–50 lbs, and maintaining stockroom organization while following safety guidelines. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material handling preferred.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.
• Comfortable working cross-functional in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic math and computer proficiency; willingness to learn new systems and RF devices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
• Accurately record and store materials in designated locations.
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to support production lines.
• Pack and prepare outbound shipments in accordance with company standards.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages.
• Fulfill internal requests for surplus or replacement parts.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of stockroom and warehouse areas.
• Utilize RF scanners and internal systems to track inventory movement.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines.

Skills

Material handling

RF scanners

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF devices

Inventory software

Job description

At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy-in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Material Handler plays a key role in supporting daily factory operations by ensuring materials and products are accurately received, stored, and distributed. This positionis responsible formanaging the flow of goods in and out of the facility, helping maintain inventory accuracy, and supporting production teams withtimelymaterial delivery. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to contribute directly to operational efficiency and product quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, unload, and verify incoming shipments for accuracy and quality
• Accurately record and store materials in designated locations
• Pick, stage, and deliver materials to support production lines
• Pack and prepare outbound shipments in accordance with company standards
• Perform cycle counts andassistwith annual physical inventory
• Monitor inventory levels and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages
• Fulfill internal requests for surplus or replacement parts
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of stockroom and warehouse areas
• Utilize RF scanners and internal systems to track inventory movement
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or material handling preferred
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Comfortable working cross-functional in a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic math and computer proficiency; willingness to learn new systems and RF devices
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to read labels and follow written instructions accurately

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Shinola's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.