Loader/Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Loader

Location: SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Pay Rate: $25.48 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
Overtime: Possible overtime on Fridays

Position Summary

We are seeking dependable Loaders to support warehouse and production operations. This position is responsible for safely operating a stand-up forklift (hi-lo) to move raw materials and finished products throughout the facility, stage inventory, and load shipments onto semi-trucks and box trucks. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and regularly lifting heavy materials.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and instructions while operating the hi-lo.
• Perform a preventative maintenance inspection of the hi-lo at the start of each shift.
• Operate a stand-up forklift throughout the warehouse and production areas to move raw materials and finished products to designated locations.
• Use a utility knife to assist with unpackaging raw materials and products.
• Lift and move heavy products weighing 50+ pounds multiple times per shift.
• Perform or assist with team lifts when products exceed 50 pounds.
• Visually inspect materials before loading them onto semi-trucks and box trucks.
• Verify shipping labels to ensure the correct customer name, size, style, and handing before loading products.
• Load semi-trucks and box trucks with the required finished products.
• Assist with staging inventory and raw materials for the following day's production.

Required Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience, preferably operating a stand-up forklift.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment and follow all safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting products and verifying shipping information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and production environment.

Physical Requirements

This is a very active and physically demanding position. Employees must be able to:

• Stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb.
• Frequently lift and move materials weighing over 50 pounds.
• Perform team lifts when necessary.
• Maintain the vision, coordination, and awareness required to safely operate forklift equipment and inspect products.

Work Environment

• Work takes place in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical equipment, and vibration.
• Noise levels can be loud.

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Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\rSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.