Materials Kitting Associate

Starting Pay: $17.00 Per Hour

Location: Roseville, MI

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM (as needed)

Job Type: Full-Time

What's in it for You?

• Starting pay of $17.00 per hour
• Consistent first-shift schedule
• Overtime opportunities available
• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to learn inventory control, material handling, and production support functions
• Forklift certification provided by employer

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Materials Kitting Associate to support production operations by ensuring manufacturing teams have the materials and components they need to maintain production schedules.

This position is responsible for proactively monitoring production areas, replenishing parts bins, performing inventory counts, staging materials, and supporting material flow throughout the facility. The ideal candidate enjoys staying active throughout the day, has strong attention to detail, and can work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Perform proactive floor walks throughout the production facility to monitor inventory levels.
• Refill production bins and workstations to ensure seat builders and production personnel have the materials needed to maintain workflow.
• Conduct manual inventory counts and verify material quantities.
• Maintain proper inventory levels at production workstations.
• Enter part numbers, inventory transactions, and material movement information into the company computer system.
• Assist with material replenishment and inventory organization.
• Move materials throughout the facility as needed.
• Operate a stand-up hi-lo/forklift when required (training and certification provided).
• Communicate inventory shortages or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Support shipping, receiving, and inventory activities as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, inventory, or material handling experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and data entry ability.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Inventory control experience.
• Warehouse or kitting experience.
• Forklift or hi-lo experience.
• Experience working with production materials and manufacturing inventory systems.
• Experience performing cycle counts or inventory audits.

Key Traits for Success

• Dependable and reliable
• Self-motivated
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Team player
• Strong sense of urgency
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds regularly.
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment supporting automotive production.
• Frequent interaction with production employees, supervisors, and materials personnel.
• Exposure to forklifts, production equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• PPE required in designated work areas.