Share Email Opening Title Material Handler  About the Organization - Are you looking for a company that values its people? - Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career at a fast paced and employee focused environment? We are happy you are here! Together, we are on a mission to craft furniture that nourishes connection and builds community - helping our people and customers connect, grow and learn together. As a family-owned business we are able to do this by designing our process around the customer. And we do it all with Michigan-made high-quality furniture, friendly service, and fast lead times. We are committed to making Grand Rapids Chair the best it can be, and we use our values to guide the way and thrive when we all hold ourselves accountable to these key values. We believe that each employee directly contributes to the growth and success of Grand Rapids Chair and we look forward to seeing what we will accomplish together. Go Be Awesome! At Grand Rapids Chair Company, we know that our employees have lives that extend beyond our four walls. So, we provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities to continuously learn and grow professionally. We were even named one of Grand Rapids' Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForŪ. Just like our customers, we want our employees to SIT HAPPY, too. Visit our website at www.grandrapidschair.com/careers for more details.   Description SUMMARY Under direct supervision, the Material Handler operates a powered forklift to move, stack, load, or unload materials in and about the plant, warehouse, staging area, etc.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. Using a forklift or pallet jack, moves work order kits and other materials needed to perform work. Using a forklift, moves, stacks, loads, and unloads materials within and between the plants and receiving docks. Attaches identifying tags to containers, or marks them with identifying information according to company procedures. Reads packing slips or bills of lading, or receives oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs. Sorts shipments before loading and unloading. Assembles product containers and crates. Packs containers and re-packs damaged containers. Performs basic functions on the ERP computer system (clocking in and out, work order maintenance) Keeps work areas neat and clean according to company standards. Works safely and follows all company rules and procedures.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A   QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Sitting or standing as needed Frequent sitting as required with driving forklift Frequent walking, occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting. Frequent reaching above or below shoulder height. Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting 50-100 pounds.  Proper lifting techniques required. Frequent grasping, pushing pulling, fine manipulation, repetitive hand movements Extended work hours   Position Requirements Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.  Minimum 6 months experience working in a manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Functional working knowledge of general hand tools. Functional computer knowledge required such that one can log times and make simple transactions in the ERP system.   Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Valid driver’s license in order to obtain Powered Industrial Truck license issued by Company.   Shift First   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Category Materials Management   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://GrandRapidsChairCompany.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Human Resources Coordinator in Byron Center , MI Posted on: 2/29/2024 [Apply Now] CNC Operator I & II in Byron Center , MI Posted on: 3/4/2024 [Apply Now] Woodworker in Byron Center , MI Posted on: 3/4/2024 [Apply Now]

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