TM-MFG Material Handler

Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment.

• Wage: $13.73 hr
• Hours:
  
  7:30-4:00pm
• Location:
  
  4110 N. Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI 48906

The Material Handler Level I supports the movement, staging, and handling of materials across either Operations (pre-production, cutting, spreading, production support) or Supply Chain (inbound, outbound, warehouse). Employees are assigned to one primary area and are only responsible for duties within that assignment. This position performs basic receiving, stocking, scanning, and material delivery while maintaining safety, accuracy, and clean work practices.

A forklift license may be required depending on assignment.

• Move materials using pallet jacks, carts, or forklifts (if certified)
• Use handheld scanners and basic computer systems for material tracking
• Stage, stock, and organize materials in assigned areas
• Maintain 5S standards, cleanliness, and safe work practices
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors
• Verify counts, labels, and basic documentation
• Assist with maintaining equipment cleanliness and safe use
• Participate in safety and ergonomic programs
• Other related duties as assigned

• Deliver materials, cut parts, bundles, or components to production areas
• Assist with bin movement and workstation replenishment
• Support cut‑part organization using simple labeling/tracking
• Follow FIFO or inventory rotation processes
• Report shortages or material issues
• Assist with maintaining organization in cut‑parts or pre‑production areas

• Unload trucks with fabric rolls, pallets, or cartons
• Verify packing slips and report discrepancies
• Move inbound pallets or bins to designated locations
• Use handheld scanners to receive fabric, components, and goods
• Maintain warehouse equipment and follow basic safety checks

• Move finished‑goods pallets to outbound staging lanes
• Load trucks safely using forklifts and pallet jacks (if certified)
• Assist with pallet consolidation, wrapping, and staging
• Verify counts and label placement
• Support outbound scanning or RFID validation under direction
• Report shipping discrepancies promptly

• At least 18 years of age
• Forklift license required only for assignments that use forklifts
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Basic math and reading skills for labels and counts
• Reliability, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Previous warehouse or production experience

Standing and walking for long periods

Lifting 40lbs frequently; up to 100lbs occasionally (team lift allowed)

Bending, twisting, and repetitive motion required

Use of pallet jacks, carts, or forklifts depending on assignment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While carrying out the responsibilities of this position, the employee will regularly need to stand, walk, and use their hands for handling or feeling objects.

Strong communication skills are essential. Asking questions and expressing concerns is critical to success. Person must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally (team lift allowed).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The environment may include warehouse floors, cutting rooms, pre‑production areas, or production areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as there is some moving mechanical equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to…