Material Handler- Machined Core (1st Shift)

PLASCORE INC • Zeeland, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Plascore is hiring a Material Handler for its Machined Core division in Zeeland, Michigan. The role involves moving products and materials throughout warehouses and the manufacturing facility, manually or using equipment and forklifts, and coordinating production by pulling inventory and delivering materials to work centers. The Material Handler also helps maintain organized, accurately tracked inventory and a clean, safe manufacturing floor.

The position is full-time on first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The employee will operate a Hilo (forklift), prepare materials for manufacturing, handle shipping and crate tasks, use company systems to track inventory, and support other departments as needed. The role requires overtime availability, English communication for essential duties, ITAR program eligibility, and passing a job-related vision screening before hire or placement.

Requirements

• Hilo experience is required.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand work instructions and enter information into company systems.
• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
• Must successfully pass a job-related vision screening, including color perception and visual acuity tests, with or without vision correction, before hire or placement in the role.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Obtain forklift certification by passing the driving and safety test.
• Operate the Hilo safely and follow accepted Hilo safety standards.
• Handle delicate material safely using proper technique, including preventing sheets from drooping.
• Identify production materials and deliver them to the appropriate locations.
• Operate the Headset oven to prepare materials for manufacture.
• Communicate with supervisors and other departments via two-way radio.
• Safely load and unload machining tools from CNC machines using the Hilo.
• Safely load and unload metal coils from the tube rolling machine using the Hilo.
• Load and unload trucks as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory of crates and place crate orders with the Metals business unit.
• Build and load crates as requested by supervision and the manufacturing team.
• Operate the shipping scale, accurately measure crates, and upload measurements into the ERP system.
• Operate a bandsaw and hand power tools as needed to prepare materials and construct crates.
• Accurately transfer materials in the ERP system to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify non-conforming materials and prevent them from reaching the next operation.
• Participate in regular cycle counting of inventory.
• Maintain floor organization and cleanliness, remove unnecessary skids, and manage trash and recycling.
• Use tape measures and calipers to support work tasks.
• Accurately and promptly record scrap in the scrap management system.
• Complete necessary paperwork.
• Assist other departments as necessary.
• Provide 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.
• Look for ways to improve job efficiency and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus programs, including a $1,200 employee referral bonus paid in monthly increments and a 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 scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition costs for child dependents.
• Training grants, including 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.
• Discounts at MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, and RX Optical.
• Clean work environment and smooth pace of work.
• Bi-weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed