Material Handler - Press - 3rd Shift Job at Challenge Manufacturing in Grand Rap

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Who We Are

Challenge’s mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual perspectives. These ideas, combined with the teamwork of industry leaders, allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in their work and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day. They are the true driving force in our operations.

Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One benefit of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program, which gives shares of the company to all employee-owners annually, providing an additional retirement benefit that grows over time. Being part of an ESOP means sharing in Challenge’s success!

Together we own Safety! Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!

Who We Want

Provides customers (internal and external) with proper product delivered on time and to the proper location. Ensures inventory levels are accurate and maintained. Responsible for the safe operation of liquefied gas or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices (e.g., forklift).

What You'll Do

• Observe and comply with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Participate in needs analysis and attend scheduled training and educational programs.
• Support continuous improvement activities and independent audits.
• Stop work on processes as appropriate and contain suspect or defective materials.
• Operate industrial trucks to move, load, unload, and stack materials.
• Inventory materials, weigh products, and record data accurately.
• Recharge batteries or replace liquefied gas tanks.

When And Where

One opening at our Walker, MI facility (Plant #1) on 3rd Shift (Mon-Fri, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am).

What You Need To Have

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Able to stand for 8-10 hours and perform essential functions, with or without accommodations.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Previous material handling and forklift experience preferred.
• High standards of performance, responsibility, and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively, resolve conflicts, and adapt to change.
• Strong organizational skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work up to 12 hours including weekends.

What We Offer

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, disability and life insurance, 401k match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, incentive programs, and paid time off. Benefits may vary by role. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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