What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at Bay Insulation of Indiana Inc?
Help us build something new in Lansing!
The Bay Family of Companies is growing, and we're looking for a Material Handler to join our team at our new Lansing, Michigan location.
As a Material Handler, you'll play an essential role in keeping our production operation running smoothly. You'll make sure the right materials are in the right place at the right time—supporting production, preparing shipments, managing inventory, and safely operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
This is a great opportunity to join a new operation, become an important part of the team, and build a long-term career with a company that values its employees.
Why Join Us?
At The Bay Family of Companies, we believe in taking care of our employees and their families. As a full-time employee, you'll have access to a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Wellness program with incentives
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Health Savings Account option
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Employee discounts
- Company events and recognition programs
What You'll Do
As a Material Handler, you'll help keep materials and finished products moving safely and efficiently throughout our facility.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Safely load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials and finished products
- Operate forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment
- Keep production supplied with the correct materials to maintain an efficient workflow
- Prepare, package, and process outgoing shipments
- Verify incoming materials against purchase orders and shipping documents
- Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect materials
- Maintain accurate inventory counts and material movement records
- Complete Bills of Lading, Picking Lists, Packing Slips, and other required documentation
- Perform quality checks to verify product condition, labeling, and documentation
- Complete daily forklift safety inspections and report equipment concerns
- Safely secure loads and follow designated traffic and storage procedures
- Keep aisles, work areas, and storage locations clean and organized
- Work closely with production and shipping teams to help ensure orders are completed and shipped on time
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious, organized, and takes pride in keeping things moving.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of manufacturing, warehouse, or material-handling experience preferred
- Valid forklift certification or ability to become certified upon hire
- Ability to accurately read and follow work orders and shipping documents
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer and inventory-system skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain active throughout the shift
- Commitment to maintaining a safe, organized, and productive workplace
Be Part of the Beginning
This isn't just another material handling job. It's an opportunity to join our Lansing team as we build a new operation. You'll have the chance to make an impact from the start, learn our processes, work alongside a growing team, and contribute directly to keeping production running successfully. If you're looking for steady, full-time work with benefits and an opportunity to grow, we'd like to hear from you.
Benefits: At The Bay Family of Companies, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees & their families.
- Health benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance. A wellness program with incentives.
- Financial security with a 401(k) with a generous company match, a Health Savings Account option, and life & disability insurance for unexpected events.
- Work-Life balance supported by a generous amount of paid time off and holidays to recharge.
- Additional perks include employee discounts, company events and recognition programs.
***This employment advertisement is not applicable to individuals who reside in the states of California or Colorado.***