Special Sign On Bonus: Material Handler - Panels (3rd Shift)

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Plascore is hiring a Material Handler I in its Panels division on third shift at its Zeeland, Michigan location. The role distributes materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping using hi-los, carts, and other material-handling equipment. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with a starting rate of $21.58 per hour. The position offers a special $3,000 sign-on bonus: $100 for every 30 days worked until one year ($1,200 total), plus $1,800 upon reaching the one-year anniversary. The Material Handler supports timely production by staging materials, managing supplies and inventory, prioritizing work orders, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The role also involves inspecting and using a hi-lo, handling basic paperwork, and helping other departments as needed. Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Its honeycomb technology is used in aerospace, automotive, and marine applications. The company describes itself as employee-driven, family-owned, and serving a diverse customer base.

Requirements

Hi-lo experience is required.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work overtime.
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain materials and establish delivery sequences to departments according to job-order priorities, ensuring materials are staged for timely production.
Process, verify, route, store, order, deliver, track, and maintain supplies and materials according to preset inventory levels.
Clean up scrap, cardboard, and skids and return them to designated locations; empty hoppers and trash containers into the appropriate trash or recycling bins.
Maintain proper levels of materials and supplies in work-center areas.
Communicate material shortages and the disposition of rejected materials to supervisors.
Use basic mathematics to count, add, subtract, and inventory parts and supplies.
Verify the quantity, color, material, and other specifications of materials and supplies to be staged.
Prioritize work orders for production and shipping.
Check material size with a tape measure and package materials or finished goods.
Inspect the hi-lo daily for safety and function, change its battery as needed, and report problems to a supervisor.
Complete necessary paperwork.
Assist other departments as needed.
Support customer value in cost, quality, and delivery through efficient, productive, and careful work.
Participate in improving products, processes, equipment, and methods.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$3,000 special sign-on bonus, paid as $100 every 30 days worked through the first year ($1,200 total) and an additional $1,800 at the one-year anniversary.
$1,200 employee referral bonus, paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly bonus based on business-unit metrics.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with flexible spending or health savings accounts.
Free high-deductible health plan for employee-only coverage.
Health insurance benefits available to new hires on day one.
Company-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program, including legal and professional counseling services.
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling six weeks; the paid portion depends on years of service.
Eight-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service.
Paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) and Roth 401(k), with a 50% match up to 6% for participating employees.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs.
Dependent scholarship covering up to 100% of tuition costs for child dependents.
Access to training grants, such as GoingPro, for professional development.
Childcare flexible spending account.
Tri-Share childcare program covering two-thirds of childcare costs.
Company events, including an annual picnic, golf outing, and holiday party.
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles.
Discounts at MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, and RX Optical.
Clean work environment and a smooth pace of work.
Bi-weekly pay.
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, consistent with the ADA.