Material Handler W shift (M-TH 6AM-6PM)
About The Position
Challenge Manufacturing is an employee-owned tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. The Material Handler provides internal and external customers with the proper product, delivered on time to the proper location, and helps ensure inventory levels are accurate and maintained. The role is responsible for safe operation of a liquefied-gas or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as a forklift. This position is based at the company’s plant in Holland, Michigan, and works W shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The job includes moving, loading, unloading, and stacking materials; supplying production workers; weighing and recording materials; and maintaining the truck’s power supply. The Material Handler follows safety and other applicable requirements, participates in training and continuous improvement activities, and contains suspect or defective material when appropriate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.
- One month of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
- Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to drive safely.
- Strong organizational skills.
- High standards of performance, accountability, thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity.
- Ability to resolve conflict constructively, maintain positive working relationships, and use feedback to improve performance and relationships.
- Collaborative approach, willingness to share information and knowledge, and ability to adapt constructively to change.
- Ability to maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform all aspects of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Previous material handling work experience.
- Previous Hilo driving experience.
Responsibilities
- Observe and comply with safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with the job.
- Participate in needs analysis and attend and complete scheduled training and educational programs.
- Participate in independent objective auditing activities when requested and support continuous improvement activities.
- Stop work on processes when appropriate and contain suspect or defective material or services to prevent further processing.
- Operate an industrial truck by using its levers and pedals to control the truck and lifting apparatus.
- Position forks or other lifting devices under, over, or around materials and transport loads to designated areas; hook tow trucks to trailer hitches when needed.
- Unload and stack material by raising and lowering the lifting device.
- Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
- Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
- Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
- Recharge batteries or replace the liquefied gas tank.
- Move within or between work areas to support plant flow and rotate through job responsibilities.
- Work with urgency to meet customer needs and maintain accurate, reliable work.
- Attend work as scheduled, ensure coverage when absent, take timely breaks and lunches, and use time wisely.
- Follow written and verbal workplace instructions and drive safely.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): employee-owners receive company shares annually as an additional retirement benefit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
