Production Material Handler

Flex-N-Gate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a forklift/distro associate to support production supervisors, coordinating daily floor activities, reading work instructions, and moving materials.

The role operates on 2nd shift (1PM - 9PM) or 3rd shift (9PM - 5:30AM). Starting hourly rate is $22.75 plus shift premium. Must be able to operate a hi-lo/forklift and lift 1–50 lbs, in a high-paced environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Reading work instructions or following oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Ability to operate a hi-lo/fork-lift.
• Able to perform in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply work cells with materials as needed.
• Load or unload materials as needed.
• FIFO all material to the line and in storage areas.
• Read part numbers and show distinction between part numbers.
• Bring correct containers to work area without disrupting production.
• Place finished goods in proper area.
• Report any equipment issues to active supervisor or manager.
• Ability to stop the process in event of nonconformity.
• Uses Help Chain for equipment problems and scrap/quality issues.
• Communicates production issues relating to the assigned job with previous / next shift operator.
• Ensures proper tagging / labeling of produced parts.
• Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standards.
• Works with team members / management staff to attain Company goals.
• Maintains 5S standards as they relate to housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Reports any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff.
• Maintains compliance to Company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety minded

Reading instructions

Tools

Forklift

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.

Summary-

Primary responsibility is to work with Production Supervisors coordinating daily production floor activities, including housekeeping. Reads work instructions or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. (2nd shift:1PM - 9PM) (3rd Shift 9PM-5:30M) Position. Hourly Rate starts at $22.75 + shift premium

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply work cells with materials as needed
• Load or unload materials as needed
• FIFO all material to the line and in storage areas
• Read part numbers and show distinction between part numbers
• Bring correct containers to work area without disrupting production
• Place finished goods in proper area
• Report any equipment issues to active supervisor or manager
• Ability to stop the process in event of nonconformity
• Uses Help Chain for equipment problems and scrap/quality issues.
• Communicates production issues relating to the assigned job with previous / next shift operator.
• Ensures proper tagging / labeling of produced parts.
• Follows ISO 14001 requirements per standards.
• Works with team members / management staff to attain Company goals.
• Responsible for contributing to a team atmosphere in the assigned work cell as well as the department overall.
• Maintains 5S standards as they relate to housekeeping in the assigned work area.
• Reports any and all safety issues immediately to supervisor / team leader / management staff.
• Maintains compliance to Company policies, work rules, safety standards and housekeeping policies.

Working Requirements

• Previous experience preferred, but not required.
• Able to operate a hi-lo/fork-lift.
• Complete and Pass Ventra GR29 Forklift Trainings.
• Able to perform in a high-paced environment.

Working Conditions

• Upper body mobility is required along with the physical requirements of lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to sit 90% of the time.
• Ability to work inside and outside, in cold and hot environments.
• Able to lift / carry using one or two hands from 1 lb. to 50 lbs
• Overtime as required.

Must wear required PPE at all time.

• 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

“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.