Material Handler -- 1st Shift -- $20/hr -- Ypsilanti, MI
Location: Ypsilanti, MI Pay: $20.00/hour Schedule: Monday--Friday, 7:00 AM--3:30 PM Overtime: Available as needed, including weekends Start Date: ASAP
Material Handler -- Automotive Parts
The Advance Group is hiring a Material Handler in Ypsilanti, MI for an automotive parts packaging and quality inspection operation. This is a 1st shift Material Handler job with a Monday--Friday schedule and opportunities for overtime.
This position primarily works with an overhead hoist to remove heavy parts from shipping crates, perform a brief visual quality inspection, and safely place parts onto designated racks. Forklift operation is required to move crates and materials into and out of the work area but is a smaller portion of the position.
What Does a Material Handler Do?
As a Material Handler, you will:
- Follow all company policies, procedures, safety rules, and work instructions at all times.
- Open incoming crates and prepare materials for unloading.
- Perform a brief visual inspection
- Safely remove parts from crates and place them onto designated racks.
- Meet established production requirements while maintaining safety and quality.
- Operate a propane sit-down forklift.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Material Handler Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should be able to:
- Prior sit-down forklift experience required.
- Prior overhead hoist experience strongly preferred.
- Experience handling heavy automotive parts, racks, or similar industrial materials required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong commitment to safety and safe equipment operation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- Ability to successfully complete required forklift training and evaluation.
Previous overhead crane experience is a plus, but not required. Experience in manufacturing, automotive production, warehouse operations, packaging, assembly, or quality inspection is helpful.
1st Shift Material Handler Job in Ypsilanti, MI
If you're looking for a material handler job, automotive job, manufacturing job, warehouse job, or quality inspection position in Ypsilanti, MI, this opportunity offers a consistent Monday--Friday schedule, $20/hour starting pay, and potential overtime.