Manufacturing Inventory / Material Handler

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Material Handler
Manual Labor Traverse City, MI, US

Material Handler

At Oilgear, we design and manufacture high-performance hydraulic systems that power some of the world’s most demanding industrial applications. At Oilgear, you’ll work with advanced technology, contribute to meaningful products, and be part of a team that values quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Material Handler is responsible for loading and unloading incoming and outgoing materials and products. Prepare finished products for shipment, operating trucks, forklifts, and cranes. Load and unload incoming and outgoing materials and products

Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing area

Identify and label materials, and record their locations in the warehouse/on the shelves to maintain inventory

Prepare finished products for shipment by identifying their location, then pulling, packing, and loading them

Operate trucks, forklifts, cranes, and other equipment to move freight

Comply with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent

Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends

3-5 years of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred

Shipping and receiving experience

Certification to ride forklift truck preferred

ability to bend and to lift heavy materials

Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software

Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and Word

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Safety shoe reimbursement program

Safety glasses reimbursement program

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This means that either the employee or The Oilgear Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Nothing in this job description or any other Company document should be interpreted as a contract of employment, an offer of continued employment, or a guarantee of employment for any specific duration.

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