MATERIAL OPERATOR

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Northern Saginaw County, MI, is hiring for Material Operator to support ramp-up at a major manufacturing facility. This is a manual role with swing shifts, full-time/contract for 3 months with potential extension.

Responsibilities include moving materials, loading components, keeping lines stocked, and assisting operators. Candidates should have a HS diploma, 1–4 years’ experience, and be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–4 years of manufacturing or material-handling experience.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 lbs for extended shifts.
• Willingness to work day and night swing shifts.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Move, stage, and transfer raw materials and finished goods with manual pallet jacks and hand carts.
• Load, unload, and sort production components to keep lines stocked.
• Maintain clear walkways and inventory staging areas.
• Inspect materials for basic damage or discrepancies.
• Follow all safety regulations and quality standards.
• Assist machine operators with core production tasks and prep.
• Complete logs and checklists with accurate product specifications.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

PPE compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High School

Job description

Job Title: Material Operator & Production roles

Location: Northern Saginaw County, MI

Pay: $21.70 / hour

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract for 3 months with possibility of extension

Shifts: 5:45am-6:00pm / 5:45pm-6:00am (2-3-2 swing shift schedule) - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK BOTH DAYS AND NIGHTS AS THESE ARE SWING SHIFTS.

We are immediately hiring Material Handlers to support operational ramp-up efforts for a major manufacturing facility in northern Saginaw County. This role is essential to moving components and materials across the plant floor to keep production lines running smoothly. This is a manual material handling role. Equipment operation is limited to non-electric pallet jacks and manual push/pull carts-no forklifts or electric power equipment will be utilized.

***Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Move, stage, and transfer raw materials and finished goods safely across the facility using manual pallet jacks and hand carts.
• Load, unload, and sort production components efficiently to keep lines stocked.
• Maintain clear walkways, work zones, and inventory staging areas.
• Inspect materials for basic damage or discrepancies while handling.
• Follow all plant safety regulations, quality standards, and operational guidelines.
• Safely move, stage, and sort materials throughout the facility (non-forklift roles) to keep production lines running smoothly.
• Load, unload, and sort production components efficiently to keep lines stocked.
• Assist primary machine operators with core production tasks, processing steps, and component prep.
• Inspect materials for basic damage or discrepancies while handling.
• Complete accurate logs and checklists, maintaining focus on exact product specifications and safety protocols.
• Keep work areas clean and organized to ensure a safe, efficient production environment.
• Follow all plant safety regulations, quality standards, and operational guidelines.

Working hours: 5:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Skills

• Excellent reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Comfort using basic computer systems for data entry and machine tracking.
• Ability to wear required PPE (including steel-toe boots) and follow precise safety procedures.

Education

• High School

Experience

• 1-4 years

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach for extended periods (12 hours per shift).
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs independently.
• Must be open and flexible to work across multiple shift schedules to support continuous plant coverage (Days AND Nights).
• Must have reliable transportation in order to demonstrate a reliable attendance record.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Note: This facility operates under U.S. government export control regulations (ITAR), and applicants must meet applicable eligibility standards.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition,

Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.