Production Material Handler

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the automotive industry is seeking a dedicated Production Coordinator for their Grand Rapids facility. The role involves managing daily production activities, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have forklift operation experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values growth and offers extensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation time

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production floor activities, including housekeeping.
• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply work cells with materials as needed.
• Ensure proper tagging / labeling of produced parts.

Skills

Mobility

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Ventra Grand Rapids 29, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, June 11, 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-

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 Position. Hourly Rate starts at $22.00

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 productionissues relating to the assigned job with previous / next shift operator.
• Ensures proper tagging / labeling of produced parts.
• 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

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.

Ventra Grand Rapids 29, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America