Material Handler (2nd Shift)

Mayville Engineering Co. Brand•Byron Center, MI

16d

About The Position

The Material Handler coordinates the movement of materials 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 identified as questionable at Quality Control’s request, printing and distributing pick tickets, completing computer transactions, and coordinating the sequence of material pulls with Material Support. During daily peak times, the employee assists with material handling and related computer transactions. The position supports communication across management, employees on the assigned shift, and other shifts. When assigned, the Material Handler assists the supervisor or area manager with continuous improvement projects, evaluating new equipment, identifying training needs, and interviewing or hiring. The role also monitors shop-floor control systems, follows safety procedures, wears required PPE, identifies and corrects unsafe conditions, and recommends process improvements to the Materials Manager. The work involves frequent handling and movement of materials, including lifting items up to 50 pounds. It also requires standing or walking on concrete and operating motorized vehicles during an 8–12-hour shift. The employee may be exposed to noise requiring hearing protection.

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.
Ability to lift and move materials, including items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform occasional-to-frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and 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.

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 of material pulls 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.
Communicate and provide feedback to management, employees on the assigned 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 or hiring.
Monitor and enforce shop-floor control systems.
Follow safety procedures, wear proper PPE, and proactively identify and correct unsafe conditions.
Review systems and procedures for opportunities to improve and propose changes to the Materials Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.