Material Handler

KPS Global • Sterling Heights, MI

51d • Onsite

About The Position

KPS Global® recently expanded its capabilities with the acquisition of SRC Refrigeration®, a Michigan‑based manufacturer of walk‑in coolers and freezers. This addition strengthens our Midwest presence and enhances our product portfolio, bringing us to six strategically located manufacturing facilities nationwide. As the industry’s largest provider of insulated panel systems for custom walk‑ins and a trusted partner for food retail, industrial, and scientific markets, KPS Global has set the standard for more than 75 years. Our team of experts delivers innovative cold‑storage and controlled‑environment solutions tailored to customers’ needs. At KPS Global, we value people who drive positive change. Join a modern, collaborative culture where creativity, innovation, and hard work are recognized and rewarded. KPS Global is privately held and part of the Viessmann Generations Group, with more than 850 employees nationwide. The Material Handler is responsible for moving, loading, and unloading material under immediate supervision in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. This role ensures that KPS Global is able to meet quality, safety, and productivity standards and satisfy customer requirements.

Requirements

• Basic math and reading comprehension skills
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English
• Ability to demonstrate safe and effective operation of all required material handling equipment
• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the workday
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
• Must be able to climb and balance
• Must be able to use hands to reach, handle, and/or feel
• Must have manual dexterity in hands for tool usage
• Must be able to visually inspect products
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature controlled environment
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment

Nice To Haves

• GED or High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
• Utilizing hand trucks, hoists, and other material handling equipment to move materials and products as needed for production, shipping, or waste management
• Operating hand tools including electrical and pneumatic powered tools
• Constructing shipping containers, preparing product for shipment, and crating and/or banding products as required
• Inspecting product to insure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements
• Completing and maintaining accurate electronic processes and paperwork including checklists, stamping, blueprints, bar coding, and shipping/receiving systems
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED