Material Handler & Shipping Coordinator

Lee Contracting, Inc.; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting is seeking a Material Handler & Shipping Coordinator in Michigan. The role supports shop operations by moving, organizing, and staging raw materials, WIP, and finished products, coordinating material flow with fabrication and shipping teams, and ensuring on-time packaging and shipping.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of material handling experience, forklift operation, and the ability to read shipping documents in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of material handling and shipping experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Forklift experience required.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic work orders and shipping docs.

Responsibilities

• Move and stage steel, components, fixtures, and WIP materials throughout the shop based on production and shipping priorities.
• Supply fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, and shipping teams with needed materials.
• Move finished parts to designated staging areas and protect surfaces from damage.
• Package and secure completed products according to company and customer requirements.
• Group, verify, and stage shipments by job, customer, or delivery.
• Assist with truck loading/unloading and communicate shipment status to the shop manager.
• Inspect and safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Shipping coordination

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• Company provided tools
• And so much more!

Job Summary

The Material Handler & Shipping Coordinator supports efficient shop operations by moving, organizing, and staging raw materials, work-in-process, packaging supplies, and finished products. Working with fabrication, painting, and shipping teams, this role ensures materials are available when needed and completed products are packaged and shipped on time. Responsibilities include safely operating forklifts, cranes, and other handling equipment; coordinating material flow; assisting with packaging and truck loading; maintaining organized staging areas; and protecting materials from damage. The ideal candidate is organized, safety-focused, and effective in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Material Flow, Production & Finishing Support

• Move and stage steel, components, fixtures, and work-in-process materials throughout the shop based on production and shipping priorities.
• Supply fabrication, machining, painting, assembly, and shipping teams with required materials and handling supplies.
• Move fabricated components to painting and transfer finished parts to designated staging areas while protecting surfaces from damage.
• Maintain organized staging areas, coordinate completed product movement, and promptly communicate material shortages or delays.

Packaging & Shipping Preparation

• Maintain packaging supplies, including banding, blocking, skids, pallets, dunnage, and protective materials.
• Package and secure completed products according to company and customer requirements.
• Group, verify, and stage shipments by job, customer, or delivery.
• Assist with truck loading and unloading and communicate shipment status or material concerns to the shop manager.
• Inspect and safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment.
• Follow load limits and remain alert to pedestrians, overhead hazards, and shop conditions.
• Immediately report equipment damage, unsafe conditions, or material-handling concerns.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of material handling and shipping experience in a manufacturing, steel fabrication, warehouse, or industrial environment.
• Forklift experience required.
• Overhead crane experience preferred.
• Ability to safely move large, heavy, and irregularly shaped steel components.
• Ability to read basic work orders, job numbers, labels, and shipping documentation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work based on production and shipping requirements.
• Strong commitment to safety and housekeeping.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and shop conditions.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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