Night Shift Inventory & Material Handler

gentex; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex is seeking a Material Handler for our Zeeland, MI warehouse to move material with lift trucks and the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system. You will pick, receive, ship, and cycle count to maintain inventory accuracy and support manufacturing.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable execution of tasks with attention to procedural compliance and quality metrics. This position is on-site and offers opportunities to contribute to a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or material handling experience.
• Ability to obtain certification and operate all material handling equipment including industrial lift trucks.
• Moderate to heavy physical lifting, up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk and move around for the entirety of the scheduled work shift.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver material to manufacturing as directed, using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
• Perform receiving and shipping functions using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
• Perform necessary transactional functions related to inventory receipts, issues, put-aways, and shipments using the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system.
• Operate material handling equipment, as required, to load/unload trucks, as well as put away/pick material.
• Perform area housekeeping.
• Make trips for supplies and pick-ups, as assigned.
• Assist team members in the attainment of team goals by substituting and assisting in areas where help is needed, including production.
• Perform periodic cycle counts as directed and assist in reconciliation of record variances through investigation of inventory history and related transactions.
• Conduct physical inventories as scheduled.
• Monitor and improve the following measurements: 99.95% minimum inventory record accuracy, all transactions performed per established procedure on an accurate and efficient basis as periodically set by the supervisor, high level of safety when operating on or around industrial lift trucks, response time for internal and external customers, and shipping-related performance (impact on customer).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gentex inventory and warehouse control system

Job description

Gentex is seeking a Material Handler for our Zeeland, MI warehouse to move material with lift trucks and the Gentex inventory and warehouse control system. You will pick, receive, ship, and cycle count to maintain inventory accuracy and support manufacturing.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable execution of tasks with attention to procedural compliance and quality metrics. This position is on-site and offers opportunities to contribute to a fast-paced production environment.