Material Handler
- Location
- Burton, MI
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
About this role
Miller Industries - Material Handler - Burton, Michigan
Who We Are
At Miller Industries, we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products right here in the USA, at our locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, and with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and our MI Service Group. Together, we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and various modular mechanical and electrical systems. Over the years, we have been a primary supplier to automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
We take great pride in our family-operated business built on hard work and a passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and even exceeded, and that they can grow and develop throughout their careers. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!
Who We Want
Miller Industries is seeking a Material Handler - 1st Shift for our Thompson Road Location in Fenton, MI. Our 1st Shift hours are Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some overtime hours on weekends as needed for production. This employee will be operating a forklift to move structural steel loads as large 10 feet wide and 2k lbs, along with ground rigging including applying straps, chains, chokers, tag lines, lifting and lugs.
What You Will Be Doing
- Operates forklift in accordance with safety guidelines considering other employees, speed, visibility, and load size in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Provide production with an adequate supply of required materials, parts, components and packaging.
- Return required materials, parts, components, and packaging to designated storage areas at the completion of each production run.
- Transports finished parts to the next required operation, or the correct storage location.
- Loads and unloads trucks.
- Moving or preparing parts for assembly operations.
- Load and unload parts product or material onto fixtures.
- Assist with quality control, making sure that all finished good materials are in good condition.
- Maintaining workspace and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensures safety check sheet for equipment is filled out at beginning of shift. Addresses any safety issues with forklift before its operation.
- Report damages and/or items needing repair.
- Performs duties in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Maintains compliance to company policies, work rules, safety & housekeeping standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Get Paid
The position pays a competitive hourly rate. We offer a competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, profit sharing bonus eligibility, and overtime opportunities.
What Requirements Are Needed
- High School diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience operating forklift in fast-paced manufacturing/industrial/construction environment.
- Prior experience moving structural steel loads.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Must be flexible for change and be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of protocol and mechanical operation of dock and truck equipment.
- Must be able to drive forklift and be properly licensed as well as have ability to operate a pallet jack.
- Ability to get on and off the forklift many times per shift.
At Miller Industries, our mission is to be the most respected custom modular integrator of applied mechanical and electrical equipment across the globe. We value integrity and quality in everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and work towards continuous improvement every day.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Join us in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, we can continue to lead and innovate in our industry.
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