Material Handler (2nd Shift)

Location

Byron Center, MI (including nearby communities such as Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Caledonia, Hudsonville, and Wayland, MI).

Pay

$20.00 per hour per hour or more depending on experience plus $1.50 shift differential

Shifts

2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM

What We Offer

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  Full benefit package available after 30 days of employment.

  
  
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  Career growth and advancement opportunities.

  
  
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  Eligible for annual wage increases and additional increases based on performance.

  
  
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  Quarterly Incentive Program: Opportunity to earn up to four additional paychecks per year based on company performance metrics.

  
  

Job Summary

MEC is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support our manufacturing operations in Byron Center, MI. This role is responsible for coordinating the movement of materials between departments, maintaining accurate inventory transactions, and ensuring production teams receive the materials they need to meet daily schedules.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational and time management skills, basic computer and math skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Previous material handling experience and forklift certification are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

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  Coordinate the movement of materials between departments according to production schedules and routing requirements.

  
  
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  Organize and prioritize material requests, print and distribute pick tickets, and complete inventory transactions using computer systems.

  
  
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  Operate material handling equipment as needed to move materials safely and efficiently throughout the facility.

  
  
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  Sort and identify questionable materials at the request of Quality Control and maintain accurate shop floor inventory controls.

  
  
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  Communicate material needs, production priorities, and updates with supervisors, team members, and other shifts to prevent production delays.

  
  
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  Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and identify opportunities to improve material handling processes and workflow.

  
  

Qualifications

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  High school diploma or equivalent.

  
  
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  One year of relevant material handling, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred.

  
  
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  Basic math and computer skills, with the ability to maintain accurate inventory records and complete system transactions.

  
  
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  Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Forklift certification is a plus.