Material Handler - 1st Shift

Mayville Engineering Co. Brand•Hazel Park, MI

About The Position

The Material Handler coordinates material movement between departments according to routing requirements and helps ensure production schedules are met through timely, accurate processing and movement of goods. The role includes sorting materials at Quality Control’s request, printing and distributing pick tickets, completing computer transactions, organizing material-pulling sequences, and sharing information with Material Support. The Material Handler assists during daily peak times, including operating material-handling equipment and completing required computer transactions. The role maintains communication with management, employees on the shift, and other shifts; monitors and enforces shop-floor control systems; follows safety procedures and wears required PPE; and proactively identifies and corrects unsafe conditions. When assigned, the position supports the supervisor or area manager with continuous improvement projects, equipment evaluations, training-needs assessments, and interviewing and hiring. The Material Handler also studies procedures for improvement opportunities and proposes changes to the Materials Manager. The work involves frequent lifting and moving of materials averaging up to 50 pounds, along with occasional-to-frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, or reaching. The position requires standing or walking constantly on concrete and may involve operating motorized vehicles throughout an 8–12-hour shift. Exposure to noise requiring hearing protection may occur.

Requirements

Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
Basic math and computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Frequent lifting and moving of materials averaging up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform occasional-to-frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and/or reaching over an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to operate motorized vehicles over an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to stand and/or walk constantly on concrete over an 8–12-hour shift.
Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience and/or training preferred.
Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate material movement between departments according to routing requirements.
Sort questionable materials at Quality Control’s request.
Print and distribute pick tickets and perform computer transactions as necessary.
Organize the sequence for pulling material and relay information to Material Support.
Help meet production schedules through timely and accurate processing and movement of goods.
Assist during daily peak times, including operating material-handling equipment and completing necessary computer transactions.
Maintain good communication and feedback with management, employees on the shift, and employees on other shifts.
When assigned, assist the supervisor or area manager with continuous improvement projects, evaluation of new equipment, determination of training needs, and interviewing and hiring.
Monitor and enforce shop-floor control systems.
Follow safety procedures, wear proper PPE, and proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.
Study systems and procedures for improvement opportunities and propose changes to the Materials Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.