• Material Handler

    Aerotek (Warren, MI)


    Job Title: Material Handler

    Job Description

    As a Material Handler, you will provide essential shop floor support for receiving, material handling, staging, and shipment activities. You will be responsible for organizing and stocking material supplies to meet production requirements and inventory control guidelines in a just-in-time (JIT) environment. Your role is crucial in ensuring a safe working environment by observing safe work practices and following all safety policies and procedures.

    Responsibilities

    + Record all material movement within the ERP system to ensure 100%+ inventory accuracy.

    + Deliver material to production lines.

    + Organize and maintain general storage areas.

    + Perform shift pre-inspections as outlined by OSHA on all material handling equipment.

    + Bring empty dunnage to the receiving area or to the bailer.

    + Ensure production areas are fully stocked prior to end of shift relief.

    + Rotate all material to ensure 100% first-in, first-out (FIFO) per daily FIFO requirements.

    + Support plant-wide material organization and housekeeping goals.

    + Observe and report maintenance issues on forklifts, including shift assessments.

    + Maintain forklift certification and attend update training as needed.

    + Remove cardboard and adhere to all safety rules.

    + Perform cycle counts and 100% inspection of incoming material.

    + Verify material against packing lists and report discrepancies/damaged material immediately.

    + Responsible for all shipping/receiving paperwork, including filling out books.

    + Help with service as needed and update the receiving log for every shipment.

    Essential Skills

    + 1.5 - 2 years of relevant material handler/forklift experience in a manufacturing setting.

    + Experience operating a sit-down forklift.

    + Self-motivated and able to perform duties with minimal supervision.

    + Works well in a team environment.

    + Working knowledge of basic hand tools.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Forklift certification.

    + Team management experience.

    + Computer skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Our organization offers a union facility with great benefits and a 401K match after six months. You will accrue PTO in your first year, although it cannot be taken until after the first year, with managers willing to work with you for unpaid days off. We provide uniforms and encourage long job tenure with opportunities for training and growth from within.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role is based in a clean plastics assembly plant with occasional dust. You will mainly interact with PMs and manufacturing personnel. The plant is launching another line soon and adding a third shift. The facility has five plastic injection machines, which are always running and require 2-3 tool changes per day. Shifts include Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays and Sundays, on the 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm) and 3rd shift (10pm - 6am).

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, Michigan.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $16.51 - $16.51/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.