Material Handler - 1st Shift at G A Richards Company

Kentwood, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material handling, Inventory management, Lean work practices, Warehouse operations, Kanban, Housekeeping, Lifting, Loading, Unloading

Industry

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

Description

Description Pay Range: $17 - $21 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, sick time, and PTO after 90 days! Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Summary: Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Transport incoming material from receiving area to warehouse or work cell Responsible for making sure all material is labeled and facing out in locations Rotate and consolidate inventory using 'LEAN' work practices De-trash all incoming skids and disposition to proper locations Maintain and monitor all visual re-order and Kan ban programs Constant dedication to housekeeping; pride in a clean and organized workplace Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requirements Physical Demands: 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 performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Responsibilities

The material handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and transporting materials within the warehouse or work cell. They must also maintain inventory accuracy, manage Kanban programs, and ensure a clean and organized workspace.