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Material Assistant Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Material Handler

Plymouth, MI ยท On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following ...

Material Handler

Hemlock, MI ยท On-site

$16/hr

Be able/willing to drive a fork truck * Assist material control department with receiving material * Identify and verify quantities of all incoming material Requirements and Qualifications โ€ข Must ...

Material Handler

Shelby, MI ยท On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

Record production completions and inventory transfers with use of DSI units. * Assist with establishing priorities in packout when assigned to this area. * Change material on machines when assigned ...

Material Handler

Grand Rapids, MI ยท On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Education Requirements * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Experience ...

Material Handler

Shelby, MI ยท On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Record production completions and inventory transfers with use of DSI units. * Assist with establishing priorities in packout when assigned to this area. * Change material on machines when assigned ...

Material Handler Location: Cedar Springs, MI Shift: 3rd Shift Pay: $21/hr Job Summary Are you a ... Take inventory counts, perform scrap requests, and assist with audits and reporting. Facility ...

Material Handler

Zeeland, MI

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW Material Handler is responsible for the movement of material into and out of the ... Make trips for supplies and pick-ups, as assigned. * Assist team members in the attainment of team ...

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Material Handler

Grand Rapids, MI ยท On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Education Requirements * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Experience ...

Material Handler

Zeeland, MI ยท On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Material Handler At Gentex, you'll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live ... Make trips for supplies and pick-ups, as assigned. * Assist team members in the attainment of team ...

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Material Handler

Sandusky, MI ยท On-site

$15 - $16.28/hr

Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work environment * Assist with inventory control and material tracking as needed * Follow all workplace safety guidelines and operational procedures ...

Material Handler

Grand Rapids, MI ยท On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products. Education Requirements * High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Experience ...

In addition, you will assist with other warehouse and shipping duties as assigned to support daily ... Material Handling: Ability to accurately pull, package, and stage materials for shipment.

Material Distribution

Charlotte, MI

$15.50 - $18.50/hr

... Assistant Planner to resolve any damaged freight issues Efficiently put away material in warehouse location using adequate space, consolidation, and inventory accuracy Pick and deliver parts in a ...

Material Handler

Grand Rapids, MI ยท On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Stage materials and assist with workstation changeovers to support efficient production transitions and minimize delays. * Maintain a consistent pace to ensure workstations are never idle. * Report ...

Material Handler

Monroe, MI ยท On-site

$16/hr

Package material from silos according to customer order specifications and required weights ... Additional Responsibilities * Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts as needed. * Maintain ...

Material Handler

Detroit, MI ยท On-site

$16.50/hr

Material Handler We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Material Handler to join our team. The ... Follow all company safety policies and procedures. * Assist in inventory management and quality ...

Adhere to OSHA regulations and safety protocols while performing all duties. * Assist in inventory management by tracking material usage and reporting discrepancies. * Collaborate with team members ...

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How much do material assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for material assistant in Michigan is $18.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.41 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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What is a material assistant?

A material assistant is a worker who supports inventory management, procurement, and distribution of materials in industries such as construction, manufacturing, or logistics. They often handle tasks like tracking supplies, organizing stock, and using tools like inventory software. Attention to detail and organizational skills are important for this role.

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Material Handler

Rheinmetall

Plymouth, MI โ€ข On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

Other

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

American Rheinmetall provides full services for complex mechanical products, fabricated structures and systems that range from complete design services to prototype manufacturing, testing, production launch, full rate production and product service and sustainment. AR provides quality products and services at affordable prices through a lean organizational structure and four facilities, three in Michigan that span 910,000 square feet, and one in Ohio, that span 800,000+ square feet. The Plymouth MI facility serves as corporate headquarters and specializes in suspension, driveline, and track systems. The Lansing and Lapeer Michigan based facilities specialize in fabrications and armor product solutions. AR's St. Mary's, Ohio facility manufactures rubber track products for agricultural, construction, and defense industries. Visit our website at http:// www.rheinmetall-arv-us.com
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Title: Material Handler
Department: Materials
Shift: 1st and 2nd
Summary Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
  • Opens containers.
  • Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
  • Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
  • Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
  • Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
  • Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
  • Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
  • Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
  • Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
  • Clamps sections of portable conveyor together or places conveyor sections on blocks or boxes to facilitate movement of materials or products.
  • Removes samples of materials, labels with identifying information, and takes samples to laboratory for analysis.
  • Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment to assist machine operators.
  • Makes simple adjustments or repairs such as realigning belts or replacing rollers.
  • Assembles crates to contain products such as machines or vehicles.
  • Shovels loose materials such as sand, gravel, metals, plastics, or chemicals, into machine hoppers or into vehicles and containers such as wheelbarrows, scrap truck, or barrels.
  • Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.