Plastics Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Michigan is hiring for a production role that involves coordinating daily activities and working closely with supervisors. The position requires a high school diploma with previous automotive experience preferred, emphasizing teamwork and quality. Employees enjoy various benefits, including health insurance, a retirement plan, and continuous learning opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Extensive safety training and orientation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• 1+ year experience in Automotive Industry preferred.
• Basic math and reading/comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily production activities with a supervisor.
• Ensuring proper materials are loaded and maintaining the workstation.
• Conducting Hilo operations and following safety protocols.

Skills

Work Well with Others

Communication

Team Work

Quality Orientation

Operating Equipment

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

1+ year experience in Automotive Industry

Basic Math Skills

Reading and Comprehension Skills

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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.

Summary

Works with Supervisor, coordinating daily production floor activities, including housekeeping activities. Other duties may be assigned. Reads work instructions or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved with Hilo. Moves materials in and out of the workstation with Hilo. Assists in the setup of the workstation.

Core Competencies

• Work Well with Others
• Communication
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Operating Equipment

Flex-N-Gate Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 1+ year experience in Automotive Industry
• Basic Math Skills
• Reading and Comprehension Skills

Job Duties

• Understanding work instructions per Job Book details.
• Ensure each press has the correct material loaded to the part running.
• Stock assigned machines with correct components, assembly items and packaging materials per job running.
• Collect machine cell scrap and run scraped parts through designated grinders.
• Empty Hoppers on timely basis and clean Hoppers during a mold or color change.
• Able to read part numbers and show distinction between part numbers.
• Correctly stock all types of components and materials in designated location.
• Maintain housekeeping in department and designated areas.
• Control and usage of central loading system.
• Follow Preventative Maintenance items per job descriptions.
• Hilo operations
• Other job responsibilities, not specifically listed here, that may be deemed necessary by active supervisor.
• Work within a team environment.
• Support and adhere to the requirements of the Quality and Environmental Systems as needed.
• Execute all job responsibilities in accordance with TS 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Requirements

• Regular need to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk; hear; taste; and smell.
• Regular need to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Regular vision requirements include the ability for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
• Passing of Hilo test.

Working Conditions

• Physical ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Standing, twisting, bending and walking.
• Exposure to manufacturing/plant environment.

This job description is not inclusive. The duties, experience, functions, and any other descriptions herein may be changed at any time and other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to add, delete, or otherwise alter these responsibilities when and as necessary.

• 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

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.