Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Now hiring a hardworking Material Coordinator for light industrial roles through Synergy Solutions. Join fast-moving teams where reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are rewarded on every shift. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Position Overview:
The Material Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate movement, tracking, and staging of materials to support production operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, improving material flow, and minimizing production downtime. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a Hi-Lo/forklift to move, stage, and transport materials throughout the facility (certification required).
- Perform material handling duties including loading, unloading, and staging materials for production.
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 25 lbs. as needed.
- Execute both physical and digital picking processes to support production schedules.
- Process work orders and track inventory using basic computer systems.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems and Excel to manage material transactions and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Conduct material tracking, reconciliation, and cycle counting activities.
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and traceability of all material transactions.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve material flow to production lines.
- Support efforts to reduce downtime by ensuring materials are delivered efficiently and accurately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Collaborate effectively with production, warehouse, and supply chain teams.

Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or materials environment preferred.
- Valid Hi-Lo/forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification).
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems preferred.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

Work Environment:
This position operates in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with exposure to moving equipment, production machinery, and moderate noise levels.

EEOC
Synergy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Synergy, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and may not be a complete and detailed list of tasks. Employee must perform any and all other duties assigned by his or her supervisor. Additionally, this job description does not constitute a contract of employment and that the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. \nCompany Description

Synergy Solutions is a full service staffing and recruitment firm located in Metro Detroit, Michigan. We partner with the best companies throughout the area. Our focus is matching the right person with the right job!

Company Description

Synergy Solutions is a full service staffing and recruitment firm located in Metro Detroit, Michigan. We partner with the best companies throughout the area. Our focus is matching the right person with the right job!