Material Handler (2nd Shift: 1pm–9pm) in Kalamazoo, Michigan at J Sterling Industries

Material Handler

Sterling Industries – Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sterling Industries is a fast-growing North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients deliver successful products by providing scaled production, design-for-manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services.

About the Role

The Material Handler ensures safe handling of material sand finished goods while working to receive and ship product accurately and on time.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Picking, packaging, labeling, and loading daily shipments to customers
• Unloading daily deliveries
• Movement of raw materials within the facility to pre-determined locations
• Movement of finished goods within the facility to pre-determined locations
• Working directly with administrative staff on incoming deliveries and outgoing shipments
• Working directly with production supervisor on production statuses and daily priorities
• Ensuring that all raw materials and finished goods are stored within the proper locations
• Ensuring that storage and movement of materials is done with safety procedures and guidelines
• Staging materials for production equipment
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous material handling experience (minimum 2 years)
• Basic math skills (decimal systems, subtraction, addition)
• Experienced forklift operator comfortable operating in tight space with long / heavy bundles
• Basic computer skills (data entry and management)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to keep a positive attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Technical analysis and problem-solving ability
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Collaborative and cooperative team member
• High school diploma
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs
  
  

BENEFITS:
Full time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• 401(k) with 1:1 match
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Tine Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

We will review applications as they are received. Qualified applicants will be contacted.