Material Handling Tech - Day Shift, Forklift & Crane

Paragon D&E; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k)

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Paragon D&E, a long-standing family-owned manufacturer in Grand Rapids, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for Material Handling on the Day Shift. You will move materials, set up and tear down jobs, and support a variety of production tasks to keep the line running smoothly.

This full-time role requires hands-on forklift (hi-lo) experience and overhead crane operation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to be certified on lift equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on hi-lo (forklift) experience required.
• Overhead crane experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be certified on lift truck and crane.
• Manufacturing experience and strong mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs individually, or 80 lbs as a team lift.

Responsibilities

• Operate an overhead crane and hi-lo to move raw blocks and tooling.
• Align, mount, and secure material to machine tables under machinist direction.
• Perform basic assembly tasks and setup of lines.
• Clean and prep jobs in wash bay.
• Support customer tryouts and barrel assembly process.
• Work with tool and vertical crib teams to deliver supplies on time.
• Assist with shipping and receiving as needed.
• Use schedule board and experience to prioritize tasks.
• Support housekeeping, preventative maintenance, 5S activities and documentation.

Skills

Hi-Lo forklift experience

Overhead crane experience

Driver's license

Tools

Lift truck certification

Job description

Paragon D&E, a long-standing family-owned manufacturer in Grand Rapids, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for Material Handling on the Day Shift. You will move materials, set up and tear down jobs, and support a variety of production tasks to keep the line running smoothly.

This full-time role requires hands-on forklift (hi-lo) experience and overhead crane operation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to be certified on lift equipment.