Material Handler Lead- Shipping
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Manufacturing / Production
General Labor
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Knape and Vogt is seeking an experienced Hi-Lo driver to join our dynamic distribution team! If you’re ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced, supportive environment, we offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference—
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Shipping
- 1st Shift: (7:00am-3:30pm)
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
What’s In It For You?- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
- Competitive Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Annual Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
- Effectively lead and guide a team of assigned material handlers
- Prepare for start-up meetings which includes running and preparing reports
- Run start-up meeting in the absence of the Supervisor
- Ensure the team is prepared for each day’s activities
- Monitor and guide the team throughout the entire day
- Communicate closely with Distribution Clerks regarding daily plans
- Monitor docks for proper movement of items including products left behind, misloads, or incorrect staging
- Perform audits to verify that customer‑specific requirements are met for shipments
- Promote safe working conditions
- Monitor safety and mechanical aspects of the forklift and picker equipment
- Load trucks using a forklift and picker as needed
- Pick and label orders for external customers and preparing them for shipment as needed
- Conduct inventory transactions using RF units
- Performing quality checks and audit order accuracy
- Requests assistance for any items heavier than 50 lbs
- Work Experience
: 4 years of recent forklift driving experience in Shipping/Receiving, valid driver’s license, and safe driving record - Education
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High School Diploma or GED - Certification
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Possess a current forklift certificate - Computer Skills
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Computer literate and RF Scanner experience - Organization Skills
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Ability to efficiently work in a high‑paced environment - Cross‑functional skills
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Ability to work with other team members on the production floor - Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
- Speak, read, write, and understand basic English
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