Production Material Handler

Flex-N-Gate • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • $23

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry. The Production Material Handler works with Production Supervisors to coordinate daily production-floor activities, including housekeeping. The role involves reading work instructions or following oral instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved. The listed shifts are 2nd shift, 1:00 PM–9:00 PM, and 3rd shift, 9:00 PM–5:30 AM. The starting hourly rate is $22.75, plus shift premium.

The position supports production by supplying work cells with materials, moving containers and finished goods, following FIFO practices, and maintaining accurate part identification and labeling. The handler also reports equipment, safety, production, quality, or scrap concerns and helps maintain a safe, orderly, team-oriented work environment in accordance with company policies and ISO 14001 requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a hi-lo/forklift.
• Complete and pass Ventra GR29 forklift training.
• Ability to perform in a high-paced environment.
• Upper-body mobility and ability to lift, carry, and push or pull.
• Must be able to sit 90% of the time.
• Ability to work inside and outside in cold and hot environments.
• Ability to lift or carry 1 to 50 pounds using one or two hands.
• Must wear required PPE at all times.
• Overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production-floor activities, including housekeeping, with Production Supervisors.
• Inventory materials on the work floor and supply work cells as needed.
• Load or unload materials as needed.
• Follow FIFO practices for material going to the line and in storage areas.
• Read part numbers and distinguish between part numbers.
• Bring the correct containers to the work area without disrupting production.
• Place finished goods in the proper area.
• Report equipment issues to the active supervisor or manager.
• Stop the process in the event of nonconformity.
• Use the Help Chain for equipment problems and scrap or quality issues.
• Communicate production issues relating to the assigned job with the previous or next shift operator.
• Ensure produced parts are properly tagged and labeled.
• Follow ISO 14001 requirements and standards.
• Work with team members and management to attain company goals and contribute to a team atmosphere.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping standards in the assigned work area.
• Immediately report safety issues to a supervisor, team leader, or management staff.
• Comply with company policies, work rules, safety standards, and housekeeping policies.
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Safety training, new-hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

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