Materials Handler: Forklift & Inventory Coordinator

Special-Lite; Decatur (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Performance and Holiday Bonuses

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Aid

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Special-Lite is seeking a hands-on Materials Handler in Decatur, Michigan, to keep the production floor stocked and efficiently linked to trailers, storage racks, and production departments. You will move materials, use the part-numbering system, and ensure timely deliveries to meet daily production needs.

The role requires a forklift license, valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and comfort with basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience with safe operation in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift license required; if not held, training will be provided.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Solid math skills used in practical scenarios (fractions, percentages, ratios).
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
• Professional attitude, especially when working with customers and suppliers.
• Willingness to rotate into other roles/departments as production needs shift.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from company vehicles and move to storage racks.
• Use our part-numbering system to place materials on docks, racking, and shelves.
• Collaborate with production to confirm material needs and delivery timing.
• Pull inventory for deliveries and maintain stock levels.
• Communicate with suppliers to order materials and flag scrap inventory.
• Operate forklift daily and use man lift or overhead crane as needed; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift license

Driver's license

High school diploma or GED

Math skills

Follow instructions

Professional attitude

Flexibility to rotate roles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Special-Lite is seeking a hands-on Materials Handler in Decatur, Michigan, to keep the production floor stocked and efficiently linked to trailers, storage racks, and production departments. You will move materials, use the part-numbering system, and ensure timely deliveries to meet daily production needs.

The role requires a forklift license, valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and comfort with basic hand tools.