Warehouse Material Handler - Inventory & Shipments

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move materials safely and efficiently using warehouse control systems and lift trucks. You’ll support manufacturing with timely deliveries, accurate receiving and shipping, and disciplined inventory practices.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and reliability, with daily duties including cycle counts, physical inventories, and housekeeping to keep operations smooth and compliant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or material handling experience.
• Ability to obtain certification and operate all material handling equipment.
• Moderate to heavy physical lifting, up to 50lbs.
• Basic arithmetic and communication skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to stand, walk and move around for the entirety of the scheduled work shift.

Responsibilities

• Pick and deliver material to manufacturing using inventory and warehouse control system.
• Perform receiving and shipping functions using inventory and warehouse control system.
• Handle inventory transactions: receipts, issues, put-aways, and shipments.
• Operate material handling equipment to load/unload trucks.
• Perform area housekeeping.
• Make trips for supplies and pick-ups as assigned.
• Assist team members to achieve goals including production.
• Perform periodic cycle counts and reconcile inventory history.
• Conduct physical inventories as scheduled.
• Monitor and improve inventory accuracy and safety performance.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gentex Corporation in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Material Handler to move materials safely and efficiently using warehouse control systems and lift trucks. You’ll support manufacturing with timely deliveries, accurate receiving and shipping, and disciplined inventory practices.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and reliability, with daily duties including cycle counts, physical inventories, and housekeeping to keep operations smooth and compliant.