Material Handler

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Full-time Regular Walker, MI, US

11 days ago Requisition

Qualified Sit-Down Forklift Operator/Material Handler to assist in coordinating the day-to-day activities in the shipping and receiving offices, including providing customer service to the truck drivers and the production floor. Strong organizational, teamwork, dependability, accountability, and self‑starter skills will lead you to success in this role.

Evening Shift: 4pm - 2am, Monday - Thursday; overtime as needed on Friday.

• Complete and document a sit‑down forklift inspection form before the start of the shift and when operating a new forklift.
• Verify counts as materials leave or enter the warehouse/production area.
• Work with shipping and receiving on incoming and outgoing materials.
• Ensure that all jobs are pulled and ready for the next shift’s production run.
• Ensure that all materials removed from a production line are accurately recorded on the correct form, and that all materials have been properly banded and/or wrapped to ensure they hold up in the warehouse.
• Perform periodic routine maintenance checks on the lifts and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Maneuver forklifts safely in busy industrial environments.
• Safely stack and unstack large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets.
• Move goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport.
• Unload deliveries and safely relocate the goods to their designated storage areas.
• Ensure that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions.
• Maximize utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to the daily production schedule.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years’ experience as forklift operator in production or distribution environment.
• Able to read, write, communicate efficiently, and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits:
• Career Growth: Ongoing training and advancement opportunities.
• Team‑Oriented Culture: Your expertise is respected and valued.
• Stable, Growing Industry: Nationwide leader in corrugated packaging.

Hood Container is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

4PM - 2AM, Monday - Thursday
Friday Overtime As Needed