Material Handler II
About The Position
McGard is a leading company in the automotive industry with over 60 years of experience manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. They are seeking a highly talented and motivated Shipper to join their dynamic team. The company is committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, earning them a reputation as a global leader in their field. This role requires an employee to work their regularly scheduled shift, including overtime and weekends if scheduled. The Material Handler II will independently use proper equipment to move materials within the plant and unload incoming materials from outside carriers, with periodic use of a forklift as directed. The position requires maintaining forklift certification and the ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack properly and safely after training. The employee will use inventory/ERP systems for material transactions and inventory tracking, learn repetitive tasks quickly, and be able to read and comprehend Bill of Materials. Basic computer skills are necessary to operate company software. The job description states that this role in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 2-3 years of material handling/forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse or distribution environment required.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
- Ability to operate a forklift and electric pallet jack properly and safely after provided training.
- Ability to work in all material handling area/functions, not limited to forklift operation only.
- Ability to use inventory/ERP systems for material transactions and inventory tracking.
- Ability to learn repetitive tasks quickly.
- Ability to read and comprehend Bill of Materials.
- Ability to be proactive in continuous improvement.
- Basic computer skills to operate Company software.
- Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Experience using ERP/inventory systems such as PLEX preferred.
- Previous experience supporting shipping/receiving, inventory control, material flow and product support preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently use proper equipment, move materials within plant along with unloading incoming materials from outside carriers.
- Periodic use of forklift as directed.
- Work their regularly scheduled shift; including overtime and weekends if scheduled.
- Maintain forklift certification for position.
- Uses forklifts periodically to move materials around building.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and Supervisors.
- Will not impose on self or others as a direct threat to health or safety.
- Works as a team player, helping to meet departmental and Company goals and objectives.
- Fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- Operate a forklift and electric pallet jack properly and safely after provided training.
- Work in all material handling area/functions, not limited to forklift operation only.
- Use inventory/ERP systems for material transactions and inventory tracking.
- Learn repetitive tasks quickly.
- Read and comprehend Bill of Materials.
- Be proactive in continuous improvement.
- Operate Company software using basic computer skills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
- Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
- On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
