Materials Handler

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate LLC. in Southfield, MI is seeking a Warehouse Associate to safely handle materials, operate gear, and maintain accurate inventory. You will follow FIFO, manage packaging per customer requirements, and work with the PM system to keep equipment in top condition.

The role requires forklift certification, strong inventory controls, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift heavy objects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required and must operate safely.
• Understanding of inventory control practices, including cycle counting.
• Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (CMS) for data entry and inventory tracking.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure accuracy in inventory counts and material handling to avoid errors.

Responsibilities

• Safely handling and processing of materials including raw, processed chemicals and hazardous waste.
• Maintain Hilo’s in proper working order through use of established PM system.
• Maintain storage area’s (i.e. warehouse) in neat and orderly fashion.
• Perform daily PM checks on equipment prior to use.
• Ensure materials are introduced into process based on FIFO principles.
• Ensure finished products are properly packaged per customer requirements (packaging specifications when applicable)
• Ensure material trace ability integrity is maintained at all times.
• Ability to operate powered industrial machinery; past experience as a forklift operator; company issued forklift license.
• Communicate effectively to team leads and supervisor(s) regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progresses along with any issues that may arise.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform general housekeeping; Demonstrate 5S practices.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Inventory Management

CMS/WMS

Physical Ability

Attention to Detail

Tools

CMS/WMS

Job description

The requirements and responsibilities of this position include:

• Safely handling and processing of materials including raw, processed chemicals and hazardous waste.
• Maintain Hilo’s in proper working order through use of established PM system.
• Maintain storage area’s (i.e. warehouse) in neat and orderly fashion.
• Perform daily PM checks on equipment prior to use.
• Ensure materials are introduced into process based on FIFO principles.
• Ensure finished products are properly packaged per customer requirements (packaging specifications when applicable)
• Ensure material trace ability integrity is maintained at all times.
• Ability to operator powered industrial machinery; past experience as a forklift operator; company issued forklift license.
• Communicate effectively to team leads and supervisor(s) regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progresses along with any issues that may arise.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform general housekeeping; Demonstrate 5S practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Forklift Certification: Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

Inventory Management Skills: Understanding of inventory control practices, including stock rotation and cycle counting.

Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in using warehouse management systems (CMS) for data entry and inventory tracking.

Physical Ability: Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in inventory counts and material handling to avoid errors.