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About the Role

McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry, seeks a highly talented and motivated individual to join its dynamic team and contribute to ongoing success.

Responsibilities

• Independently move materials within the plant using proper equipment.
• Unload incoming materials from outside carriers.
• Periodically operate a forklift as directed.
• Work regularly scheduled shifts, including overtime and weekends if scheduled.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Primarily use a forklift to move materials around the building.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration.
• Ensure personal and team health and safety.
• Collaborate as a team player to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform essential job functions with alertness and safety.
• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
• Operate a fork truck and electric pallet jack properly and safely after training.
• Work in all material handling areas and functions.
• Prioritize workload and manage competing demands.
• Support multiple departments and locations as needed.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced Material Handlers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Read and comprehend Bill of Materials.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of material handling/forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment preferred.
• Advanced experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Previous lead, trainer, or coordinator experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of PLEX or similar inventory/ERP systems for material transactions, inventory tracking, and troubleshooting.
• Strong computer skills for operating company software.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Capable of traveling and working throughout the entire facility.

Skills

• Effective written and oral English communication
• Advanced forklift operation
• Safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment
• PLEX or similar inventory/ERP systems proficiency
• Material transactions
• Inventory tracking
• Troubleshooting
• Computer skills
• Workload prioritization
• Managing competing demands
• Supporting multiple departments/locations
• Training and mentoring
• Independent work with minimal supervision
• Bill of Materials comprehension
• Fork truck operation
• Electric pallet jack operation
• Effective working relationships
• Teamwork

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Full-time
• 1st shift

Experience Level

• Minimum 5+ years of material handling/forklift experience
• Advanced experience operating forklifts
• Previous lead, trainer, or coordinator experience preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $21-25/hour DOE

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 10 company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment
• On-site walking trail
• Convenience cafeteria
• Supportive and inclusive company culture
• Values employee well-being
• Work-life balance

About the Company

• McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years.
• Specializes in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
• Global leader in its field.

Equal Opportunity

• Equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.