At Stryker, our manufacturing team plays a vital role in delivering life-changing products that enhance and save lives. We are hiring a Material Handler II, in Portage, MI where you’ll contribute to this mission by ensuring our customers receive top-quality equipment. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment alongside a dedicated team that values collaboration, diversity, and inclusion—where colleagues support one another like family.
Schedule: 2nd shift Monday through Friday 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Willingness and ability to work extended workweek including weekends as needed).
What you will do
Responsible for the timely and accurate movement of components used in manufacturing, management of material flow into the production scheme, and coordinating the flow of materials requiring transportation within the manufacturing facility.
Work with quality and production to manage the process of moving parts and materials throughout the manufacturing plant (kanban system)
Maintain a computerized inventory system, reconciling discrepancies as required.
Must be able to proficiently operate a variety of material handling equipment which may include, but not limited to forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
Work with quality technicians and logistics material handlers to ensure correct component identification and traceability.
Conducts fact finding and problem solving as required.
Assist the Team leader with miscellaneous duties and projects as directed.
What you need:
Required
Experience operating forklifts and/or working with JD Edwards (JDE) ERP systems to support warehouse and inventory operations.
Experience in performing and executing material handling tasks, including loading, unloading, and transporting materials.
Preferred
High School Diploma or GED
Manufacturing Experience
Must be willing and able to obtain a forklift license - required.
Travel Percentage: 0%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.