Operations Associate - Industrial Distribution

Exotic Automation & Supply•Roosevelt Park, MI

21h•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Associate works at Exotic Automation’s Muskegon Branch, performing a mix of hands-on hose assembly and warehouse operations. The role involves building, inspecting, and testing high- and low-pressure hose assemblies to specification, maintaining accurate inventory, and picking, packing, and shipping customer orders. The associate also receives and stocks products, performs cycle counts, reports discrepancies or damaged goods, and keeps the work area organized and safe. Cross-training in other branch areas is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or other hands-on work experience.
Basic computer skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy when counting inventory, assembling products, and picking orders.
A safety-first mindset.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and switch between tasks easily.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Forklift experience; training is available.
Hose assembly or hydraulic experience; training is available for the right person.

Responsibilities

Assemble, inspect, and test high- and low-pressure hose assemblies to specification.
Pick parts from pick lists and accurately pack, label, and prepare carrier paperwork for outbound shipments.
Receive incoming shipments, put product away, and restock pick locations.
Perform cycle counts, organize storage for efficiency, and report inventory discrepancies or damaged goods.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with OSHA rules.
Keep the work area clean and free of hazards.
Cross-train in other areas of the branch to develop additional skills.