Hourly DC Material Handler

EJ•Sunfield Township, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

EJ has an immediate opening for a Material Handler on 2nd Shift. (2pm - 10:30pm) Generous Benefit Package that includes: Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program About EJ: We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883. We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility. Location: Sunfield, MI SUMMARY Supports and assists the sales function by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures. Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets and trucks by hand or forklift. Installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment. Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Works and 8-hour shift with 30-minute lunch break and two scheduled 15-minute breaks. Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization. Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
one to three months related experience and/or training
Driver's License
ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
ability to lift and/or move up to approximately 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company. This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.
Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets and trucks by hand or forklift. Installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment.
Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
Works and 8-hour shift with 30-minute lunch break and two scheduled 15-minute breaks.
Promotes safety awareness, accident prevention, and employee involvement with regard to a safe work environment. Ensures employees understand the safety expectations of the organization.
Promotes the company culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company.