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Material Handler

Yazaki Northern Michigan
Petoskey, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026

Current Openings: Material Handler 1st Shift 7:00AM - 3:22PM Monday - Friday

BASIC FUNCTION

Operates a forklift to transfer raw material, scrap, equipment, and other supplies to meet production needs. Utilize a hand-held scanner to transfer material in and out of the Inventory Control System.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Continuous standing while operating fork truck
  • Frequent bending, twisting, and lifting of materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
  • Frequent grasping and pulling of scrap pans weighing up to 1300 lbs; force of up to 100 lbs (shoulder level) needed to tip scrap pans into gaylords
  • Rolling spools of metal weighing up to 2,200 lbs into the staging area.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Previous power industrial truck experience preferred

Perks and Benefits....We have those!!!

  • Guaranteed 40 Hours!
  • Additional overtime opportunities are available!
  • 15 Paid Holidays per year, eligibility day one!
  • $1500 Retention bonus!
  • $1000 Referral Bonus (Unlimited)!
  • Pay for skill increases
  • Gain Sharing Bonuses
  • Years of Service Recognition
  • Perfect Attendance Awards
  • 40 hours of paid time off after 90 days of employment, plus an additional 32 hours at 6 months.

Great Benefits... MOST available DAY ONE!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
  • Short / Long Term Disability
  • TWO Company Paid Life Insurance(s)
  • Very low cost and some entirely company-paid!
  • 401(k) with.....3% Safe Harbor AND 3% Employer Match.
  • And Many More!

If you have been looking for the right opportunity with the right company, now is your chance.

Yazaki Northern Michigan has an excellent training system, dedicated employees, and many advancement opportunities. Apply through this ad or contact YNM directly to discuss position availability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • How would you rate your attendance with past employers?

Experience:

  • Material Handling or related: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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