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Assembly Material Handler

ADAC
Saranac, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026

 


 


Position Description


 


Position Title:


Assembly Material Handler 


Direct Reports:


None


Department:


Assembly


Classification:


Hourly


Location:


Muskegon / Saranac


Approved Date:


2/28/2020


Reports To:


Assembly Team Leader


Revision Date:


2/28/2020


 


Position summary: 


Material Handler is responsible for ensuring that work cells are supplied with adequate packaging, other required materials and moving product to the next operation throughout the shift in a safe, neat and timely manner.


 


 


Organizational Values:


Fundamental to success for ADAC are these basic values:


  • People:  Our people are the source of our strength, provide our corporate intelligence, and determine our reputation and vitality.  Respect, empowerment, alignment and teamwork are our core human values.

  • Products:  Our products will be designed and developed with proven processes and technologies to satisfy our customers’ needs.  Innovation will drive our product offerings.

  • Profits:  Our profits will measure the results of our efforts and the satisfaction we provide to our customers.  Profits are required to survive and grow. 

  • Community:  Our community will know us to be a collection of caring men and women who work to improve our environment and enrich the lives of those around us.

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    Essential Responsibilities:


  • Record start and stop of jobs in ADP.

  • Stretch per guidelines prior to start up.

  • Set up and maintain work center prior to scheduled start up and throughout shift.

  • Bring all required packaging, materials, and purchased components to work cell prior to production startup per Daily Work Schedule.

  • Inform Team Leader of any packaging, material, or purchased component shortage.

  • Operate Hi-Lo.

  • Follow established procedures and drive in a safe manner.

  • Assist in maintaining clean work areas throughout the shift.

  • Maintain a current Hi-Lo operator’s license.

  • Deliver finished product to designated areas. 

  • Take audited finished parts to the next operation and scan if required.

  • Discard unusable skids and packaging and return them to designated area.

  • Where required, secure product at workstation for transport to next operation. 

  • Assist with work center clean-up at shutdown and throughout the shift.

  •  


    Non-Essential Responsibilities:


  • Other duties as assigned

  •  


    Supervision Received:


    Supervision Received


    X


    Specific Direction: Follows established work procedures.  Receives periodic checks for performance.  Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor.


     


    General Direction: Plans and arranges own work.     Uses a wide range of procedures to accomplish assigned objectives.  


     


    Limited Direction: Works from overall policies, goals and budgetary limits.  Virtually self-supervising with direct accountability for final results.


     


    Supervisory Responsibilities:


    Supervisory Responsibility List


    X


    No supervisory responsibilities.


     


    Supervises subordinates. 


     


    Responsible for the productivity and quality of the subordinate’s work performance.


     


    Formally evaluate subordinates’ performance (IE: Annual Performance Reviews, recommend promotions or disciplinary actions)


     


    Determines and delegates work assignments, priorities, and procedures for subordinates.


     


    Approve vacation, sick time, and schedule changes.


     


    Interview and recommend candidates for selection in partnership with manager. 


     


    Train new and existing employees on Company policies and procedures.


     


    Advise subordinates on problem resolutions.


     


    Reports out on work quality and productivity of subordinates.


     


    Education & Experience: 


  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.

  • Appropriate mathematics and reading skills.

  • Possession of a valid Michigan Driver’s license or other proof of vision.

  • Prior training or experience operating a Hi-Lo.

  •  


     


    Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


  • Lifting boxes up to 50 lbs.

  • Frequent bending or twisting.

  • Safe use of Hi-Lo.

  • Safety Glasses with side shields.

  • Cotton/Fabric gloves if desired.

  • Safety toe shoes (steel or composite).


  • Core Competencies:


     


    Core Competency Check List


     


    Active Learning


    X


    Active Listening


     


    Complex Problem Solving


     


    Coordination


    X


    Critical Thinking


     


    Equipment Maintenance


     


    Equipment Selection


     


    Installation


     


    Instructing


    X


    Judgement and Decision Making


     


    Learning Strategies


     


    Management of Financial Resources


     


    Management of Material Resources


     


    Management of Human Capital


     


    Mathematics


     


    Monitoring


     


    Negotiation


     


    Operation and Control


     


    Operation Monitoring


     


    Operations Analysis


     


    Persuasion


     


    Programming


     


    Quality Control Analysis


     


    Reading Comprehension


     


    Repairing


     


    Engineering/Science/Techn-ology


     


    Service Orientation


     


    Social Perceptiveness


     


    Public Speaking


     


    Systems Analysis


     


    Systems Evaluation


     


    Technology Design


     


    Time Management


     


    Troubleshooting


     


    Writing


     


     


     


     


    Physical Requirements: 


     Average Daily Physical Requirements


      None          


    .25 hour - 2 hours


    2.5 hours - 5.5 hours


    5.5 hour


    Work in stationary position


     


    X


     


     


    Move about work area


     


     


    X


     


    Use hands/fingers to handle or feel


    X


     


     


     


    Reach with hands and arms


     


    X


     


     


    Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder/etc.)


     


    X


     


     


    Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl


     


    X


     


     


    Communicate with various parties


     


    X


     


     


    Detect flavors or smells


    X


     


     


     


    Move containers up to 30 pounds


     


    X


     


     


    Visual acuity


    X


     


     


     


    Read and understand written word


     


    X


     


     


    Drive/Travel


    X


     


     


     


    Operate computer and general office machines


    X


     


     


     


    Operate Machines: Manufacturing Equipment


    X


     


     


     




     


     


     


     


     


     


     


     


     


     


    Environmental Conditions:


     Average Daily Environmental Conditions


      None          


    .25 hour - 2 hours


    2.5 hours - 5.5 hours


    5.5 hour


    Normal office environment: No exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise or chemicals or hazardous equipment. 


    X


     


     


     


    Plant environment: exposure to dust, oil, various chemicals, and extreme noise.


     


     


     


    X


    Travel: Limited exposure to outside elements. 


    X


     


     


     


    Other: 


     


     


     


     


     


    FLSA Classification Justification:


    Duty Questions


    YES


    NO


    EXAMPLES


    1. Is the employee compensated on a salary basis at a rate not less than $913 per week? (Note this can include 10% non-discretionary bonuses, commission, and incentives if paid at least quarterly.)


     


     


     


    2. Does the employee’s primary duty consist of managing the enterprise or a customarily recognized department or division thereof? If yes, please describe:  


     


     


     


    3. Does the incumbent regularly and customarily supervise two or more employees who are employed in the department or subdivision that the employee manages?


     


     


     


    Interview, select, and train employees? Coach employees in proper job performance techniques and procedures?


     


     


     


    Direct the work of employees and set/adjust their rates of pay and hours of work?


     


     


     


    Maintain records on employee productivity for use in supervision or control?


     


     


     


    Appraise employee’s productivity and efficiency to recommend promotions or other changes in status?


     


     


     


    Handle employee complaints and grievances and discipline employees when necessary?


     


     


     


    Plan other employees work and determine the techniques used in their work?


     


     


     


    Apportion work among different employees?


     


     


     


    Determine the types of materials, supplies, or tools to be used by other employees? Control the flow and distribution of materials and supplies?


     


     


     


    Provide for the safety of employees and the property of the employer?


     


     


     


    Control the budget? If yes, please explain:  


     


     


     


    Monitor or implement legal compliance measures?


     


     


     


    4. Does the incumbent have shared responsibility for the supervision of the same employees in the same department? If yes, please describe:  


     


     


     


    5. Does the incumbent have the authority to hire or fire other employees?


     


     


     


    If no, is it part of the incumbent’s job to make recommendations on hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or other change of status?


     


     


     


    Are the incumbent’s recommendations frequently relied upon?


     


     


     


    6. What percent of working time does the incumbent spend providing the leadership duties and responsibilities described above?


    _____%


     


    7. LIST THE EMPLOYEES WHOSE WORK IS CUSTOMARILY AND REGULARLY DIRECTED BY THE INCUMBENT.


     


    LIST THE TITLES AND COUNTS:


     


     


     


    This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company’s at will employment condition.


     


     


    Employee Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________


     


     

    Salary : $913

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