Material Handler

Overview: Managed Programs, LLC (MPI) is an engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in advanced carbon composite design and production. We create lightweight, high-performance parts for the automotive, marine, and medical industries. Our work combines strong engineering, quality, and precision to turn ideas into real products using advanced materials and manufacturing methods. When you join MPI, you become part of a team that plays a hands-on role in developing and producing parts for challenging and important applications.

Job Purpose/Summary: The Material Handler supports manufacturing operations by receiving, organizing, and moving materials; maintaining accurate inventory records; and preparing finished products for shipment. This position helps ensure production teams have the materials they need and customer orders are shipped accurately and on time

Duties/Essential Job Functions:

1. Receive and unload incoming materials, verify shipment information, and complete required receiving documentation.

2. Stage incoming materials for quality inspection when required and place approved materials into the appropriate storage locations.

3. Organize inventory and follow first-in, first-out (FIFO) procedures.

4. Record receiving, shipping, and inventory transactions in the company’s inventory management system (PLEX).

5. Review production schedules and pull, deliver, and stage materials needed by production teams.

6. Count and return unused materials to inventory after production runs.

7. Prepare outgoing shipments, verify quantities and order requirements, and complete shipping documentation.

8. Coordinate shipment scheduling with transportation and logistics providers.

9. Perform inventory counts, identify discrepancies, and report information needed for inventory adjustments.

10.Maintain organized material storage and staging areas and follow company safety, quality, and material handling procedures.

11.Cycle count audit as needed

12.All other duties as assigned

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses and company provided steel toe shoes will be required when working in the manufacturing areas

• Able to meet maximum recommended weight limit (RWL) lift defined by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of 51 pounds

Travel: Local travel may be required for supplier quality audits

Required education and experience:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency (GED)

• 3+ years of Material Handling experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong organizational skills and attention to details

Preferred education and experience:

• Ability to read drawings, BOMs, and work instructions

• Previous experience with operating an electric fork lift and stand up lift

• Ability to problem solve and work independently

• Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, and Word)

• ERP experience (PLEX experience preferred)

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• material handling: 3 years (Preferred)
• forklift: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Required)

Work Location: In person