Materials Handler

Flex-N-Gate; Southfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Safety Training

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is looking for a warehouse associate to support production by accurately receiving, storing and moving materials. You will operate a forklift, follow FIFO, and maintain 5S standards in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities include daily PM checks, inventory control, packaging per customer requirements, and safe, compliant operations. The role offers solid safety training, benefits, and opportunities in a growing automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification and safe operation required.
• Experience with inventory control practices and cycle counting.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems for data entry.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
• Attention to accuracy to avoid inventory errors.

Responsibilities

• Safely handling and processing materials including raw chemicals and waste.
• Maintain storage areas and perform daily PM checks on equipment.
• Ensure FIFO material flow and proper packaging per reqs.
• Maintain material traceability and communicate progress to supervisors.
• Operate powered industrial machinery; forklift license preferred.
• Adhere to 5S and general housekeeping; uphold safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Inventory Management

Basic Computer Skills

Physical Ability

Attention to Detail

Tools

CMS/WMS

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

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.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

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.

What do our employees have to say?

“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”

“Lots of growth opportunity.”

“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.