Material Handler - Production

The-Pond-Guy; Armada (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401k with match

Employee referral program

Training & Development

Job summary

The Pond Guy is seeking a Production Material Handler in southeastern Michigan for a full-time, year-round role focused on accuracy and reliability. You will follow established processes, participate in training, and support multiple warehouse functions to ensure smooth production flow.

Responsibilities include inventory replenishment, cycle counts, and coordinating with other departments. A positive, detail-oriented attitude is essential to deliver high-quality service to customers.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in material handling.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• 1-3 years of computer experience.
• Ability to follow procedures methodically.
• Forklift certified experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Replenish production inventory to keep locations stocked.
• Maintain and organize stock locations in warehouse.
• Complete material requests for other departments.
• Assist in material receiving functions when required.
• Perform cycle counts of inventory.
• Consolidate overflow items to optimize space.
• Operate equipment safely per guidelines and safety practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally when needed.

Skills

Material handling experience

Organized and detail-oriented

Computer experience

Follow procedures

Forklift certified

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Do you enjoy a fast-paced, high-demand environment? Are you looking for a full-time, year-round position with established processes that you can learn through practice? Do you prefer a professional workplace where the focus is on details and getting things “right”?

Is this you? Then we need you as our Production Material Handler in southeastern Michigan! See the details of the position below.

Our Material Handler-Production is instrumental in delivering quality service to our customers. Expect thorough training on our processes, which require a focus on accuracy and detail. There is a family dynamic at The Pond Guy that extends to the customer as we strive to give them the highest quality service possible.

Here are some examples of the actual work your day would include.

• Replenish production inventory primary locations to ensure they remain fully stocked
• Maintain and organize stock locations within the warehouse using minimum stock replenishment processes
• Complete material requests for other departments in the organization
• Assist in material receiving functions when required
• Cycle counts of inventory
• Consolidate overflow items to optimize warehouse space
• Operate all equipment safely and productively, following all company guidelines and safety practices
• Maintain a clean and organized manufacturing environment
• Collaborate cross-departmentally when needed

Skill Set

To be successful in this role, you need to have a certain amount of knowledge and skills:

• 1-3 years of experience in material handling
• Organized and detail-oriented
• 1-3 years of computer experience
• Ability to follow procedures methodically
• Forklift certified experience is a plus

This position requires the ability to perform repetitive motions for extended periods; demonstrate manual dexterity when working with small components; frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long durations; lift, lower, and carry packages typically weighing 25–50 lbs; handle packages up to 150 lbs. with assistance; load and unload carts with heavy items (e.g., bags of soil or similar products); and push and maneuver carts with a total load of up to 200 lbs. consistently throughout the workday.

In addition, this role requires comfort with heights and operating a large turret forklift upon proper training and certification.

We need a Material Handler-Production with a positive attitude who wants to become an expert. You’ll offer exceptional customer service by taking the time to follow the process and do things the right way. This person should continually add value to the organization beyond their day-to-day tasks.

Availability

You must be available to work Tuesday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a full-time, year-round position.

Compensation

This is a full-time hourly position with benefits. Benefits include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay effective immediately (8 holidays recognized)
• 401k with employer 4% match and revenue sharing
• Employee referral program
• Additional Training Programs: Career Development and Department Shadows

Company Overview

TPG, Inc. is a growing company with over 160 employees. We are a manufacturing company for pond, lake and water garden supplies with customers in all 50 states servicing both wholesale and end-users. We have customers with large ponds used for swimming, fishing and ice skating and customers with decorative water gardens containing Koi, waterfalls, and plants. Our mission is to help the world enjoy ponds by being passionate, knowledgeable and providing innovative solutions.

TPG, Inc. is not just a team, we’re a tribe.A tribe is more like a family and is ongoing. We have fun, pursue our goals, and help each other grow. Becoming part of TPG, Inc. means more than getting a job it’s a career move. We will give you the support you need to grow with us.

Company Divisions

TPG, Inc. encompasses a family of businesses to support customers in all pond aspects.

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The Pond Guy, Inc. prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.