Material Handler

Material Handler -- 1st Shift -- $20/hr -- Ypsilanti, MI Location: Ypsilanti, MI Pay: $20.00/hour Schedule: Monday--Friday, 7:00 AM--3:30 PM Overtime: Available as needed, including weekends Start Date: ASAP ## Material Handler -- Automotive Parts The Advance Group is hiring a Material Handler in Ypsilanti, MI for an automotive parts packaging and quality inspection operation. This is a 1st shift Material Handler job with a Monday--Friday schedule and opportunities for overtime. This position primarily works with an overhead hoist to remove heavy parts from shipping crates, perform a brief visual quality inspection, and safely place parts onto designated racks. Forklift operation is required to move crates and materials into and out of the work area but is a smaller portion of the position. ## What Does a Material Handler Do? As a Material Handler, you will: - Follow all company policies, procedures, safety rules, and work instructions at all times. - Open incoming crates and prepare materials for unloading. - Perform a brief visual inspection - Safely remove parts from crates and place them onto designated racks. - Meet established production requirements while maintaining safety and quality. - Operate a propane sit-down forklift. - Maintain a clean and organized work area. ## Material Handler Requirements To be successful in this role, you should be able to: - Prior sit-down forklift experience required. - Prior overhead hoist experience strongly preferred. - Experience handling heavy automotive parts, racks, or similar industrial materials required. - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. - Strong commitment to safety and safe equipment operation. - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed. - Ability to successfully complete required forklift training and evaluation. Previous overhead crane experience is a plus, but not required. Experience in manufacturing, automotive production, warehouse operations, packaging, assembly, or quality inspection is helpful. ## 1st Shift Material Handler Job in Ypsilanti, MI If you're looking for a material handler job, automotive job, manufacturing job, warehouse job, or quality inspection position in Ypsilanti, MI, this opportunity offers a consistent Monday--Friday schedule, $20/hour starting pay, and potential overtime.