Material Handler

Material Handler

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Date:Oct 1, 2026

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

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Material Handler

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated ( is looking for someone to be a Material Handler at our Genesis Seating location in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

HOURS : Hours depend on shift

SUMMARY:

The Material Handler will be responsible for receiving, un-packing/packing material, palletizing, cycle counting, shipping, quality control, and data entry. Duties include pulling material to production area(s) for scheduled jobs, cycle counts, receiving stocking, shipping and maintaining accurate records on material movements.

What you will be doing:

• Transports various material including fabricated and vendor parts, scrap, finished goods, etc.

• Receives, stores, delivers and maintains inventory records of parts and materials to the production lines and other areas as required.

• Safely loads and unloads trucks and containers of materials, parts or products including steel and other items from trucks and makes delivery of material to the proper delivery point.

• Maintains a minimum stock in the production area to ensure continuous production and reports any part shortages.

• Complies with proper PPE guidelines. Follows rules for safe operation with fork truck with regard to pedestrian, factory property, the fork truck and material being transported or handled.

• Performs necessary transactions in ERP/MRP to maintain accurate quantity-by-location inventory control system.

• Performs safety and maintenance checklists on all equipment.

• Participate on Lean and Kaizen events and training.

• Other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A few things you will need.

• Solid work history including related material handling experience.

• Must possess fork truck operation experience and/or certification and the ability to use all types of material handling equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret production schedule, inventory reports, packing lists and check-in incoming material and sign for same.

• Must demonstrate a good attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to exhibit good judgment related to safety, quality, cost and delivery of parts, processes and product.

• Basic math, computer and keyboarding skills to work within the ERP/MRP system.

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team View email address on click.appcast.io

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.

• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.

• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.

• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

  Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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Research shows that women and people of color tend not to apply to jobs unless they believe they are 100% qualified and apply to fewer senior-level positions. With that in mind, we encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications but perhaps not all of the preferred qualifications. We'd love to have the opportunity to consider you! In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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