Material Handler

Material Handler

Material Handler position available in the Brighton, Michigan area working at our client location who is an established manufacturing company.

This is a 1st shift position. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pay rate starting at $18.50 an hour. Possible contract to hire position. Will be responsible for the safe and efficient handling, movement, storage, and delivery of production materials and other products to support daily operations.

Key Responsibilities for the material handler position:

• Safely operate the Hi-Lo (forklift) and complete daily safety inspections.
• Load, unload, move, and deliver materials to designated workstations.
• Follow established procedures for material handling, storage, tagging, and inventory control.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Complete job cards accurately and on time.
• Report quality, safety, maintenance, and inventory issues promptly.
• Use work time efficiently and work collaboratively with employees and leaders across departments.
• Participate in required training and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the material handler position:

• Valid Michigan driver's license required.
• Successful completion of the company Hi-Lo operator test required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read and follow basic written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to read a tape measure.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and meet the physical and work environment requirements.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for the employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and other leave, if applicable. Trillium's offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.