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Material Handler

Express Employment Professionals - Detroit
Detroit, MI Other
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/29/2026
Material Handler – Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Detroit, MI

Pay: $24.00

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an experienced Material Handler for a leading automotive manufacturer in Detroit. This is a long-term opportunity for a dependable candidate with strong forklift experience and a background in automotive manufacturing or material handling.

Job Responsibilities
  • Operate forklifts safely to move materials, parts, and production supplies throughout the facility.

  • Keep production lines stocked with the necessary parts and materials to maintain continuous production.

  • Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.

  • Receive, organize, and distribute incoming materials and automotive parts.

  • Scan inventory into the company's ERP system, preferably SAP.

  • Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure materials are stored in the proper locations.

  • Transport materials between receiving, storage, and production areas.

  • Monitor inventory levels and communicate material shortages to supervisors.

  • Follow all safety procedures and material-handling guidelines.

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

  • Assist with other warehouse and material-handling duties as needed.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required.

  • Minimum of 2 years of forklift/material handling experience preferred.

  • Must have forklift experience.

  • Experience keeping production lines stocked with parts is strongly preferred.

  • Experience loading and unloading trucks.

  • Experience using scanners to track inventory.

  • ERP system experience required; SAP experience preferred.

  • Automotive manufacturing or production experience is a plus.

  • Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime when needed.

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

  • Ability to safely operate a forklift and move materials throughout the facility.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

  • Ability to perform repetitive material-handling tasks.

Why Apply?
  • Competitive pay: $24.00–$24.50 per hour

  • 1st Shift: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

  • Long-term opportunity with a respected automotive manufacturer.

  • Stable, full-time hours.

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

  • Potential for overtime.

Apply today! If you have forklift, material handling, automotive manufacturing, production line support, truck loading/unloading, inventory scanning, or SAP/ERP experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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Experience:

  • Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)

  • Material Handling: 2 years (Preferred)

  • Automotive Manufacturing: Preferred

  • SAP/ERP System: Preferred

Shift Availability:

  • Day Shift: Required

Work Location: In person

You should be proficient in:

  • Material Handler Experience
  • ERP & MRP Systems
  • Forklift
  • SAP

Salary : $24 - $25

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