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Flex-N-Gate

Material Handler

Flex-N-Gate, Fowlerville, Michigan, United States, 48836


Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in Automotive News. A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

The Material Handler is responsible for moving material from one area of the plant to another, using hi-lo/forklift, or other form of transportation, in a timely manner. Keeps areas surrounding equipment clear of parts and other material, moves parts to finished goods or appropriate scrap areas and dispose of (grind, throw away, recycle). Must be able to read a pick list to pull parts for staging. Must be able to load/unload trucks.

Responsibilities

Keep all material and components properly identified and in their designated areas.Safely move material from one area of the plant to another, using forklift, in a timely manner.Keep areas surrounding equipment clear of parts or other material.Move parts to appropriate scrap areas, when necessary, and dispose of (grind, throw away, recycle).Place product into designated containers according to customer specification and company procedures.Follows all applicable work and packaging instructions.Load/unload trucks as necessary.Change bucks and repair racks as required.Complete forklift inspections and checklists.Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area in accordance with company standards.Alert supervisor, manager or team leader if complications or defects occur with the parts/packaging.Document all activities as required.Provide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, TS16949, ISO14001, and all applicable government regulations and standards.Any additional responsibilities deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentPrevious manufacturing experience preferred.Knowledge of:Customer needs, meeting quality standards for products and services.Production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goodsMachines and tools, including their use and maintenance.Arithmetic and its applications.Tools and principles involved in production of productSkills:Follow directionsRead and write the English languageSafely drive a forkliftAbility to:Maintain recordkeeping systems and proceduresCommunicate effectively, orally and in writing, with supervisory personnel and co-workersMaintain systems necessary to collect, to maintain, and analyze dataIdentify basic problems and communicate them to supervisory personnel.Manage ones own time.Learn/gain knowledge

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.Lots of growth opportunity.The companys young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.Not just a joba great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.