Material Handler/Forklift Operator - Night Shift/Split Shift

About us

The Webasto Group is one of the 100 largest suppliers to the automotive industry. With our innovative sliding and panoramic sunroofs, convertible roofs, and groundbreaking heating, cooling, battery, and charging systems, we constantly create added value for the mobility sector. Our customers can always count on a pleasant atmosphere and driving experience. When you come and work with Webasto, you can expect to find an environment shaped by a remarkable sense of team spirit. We offer our colleagues the freedom to be creative in global development work – because the “We” in Webasto is your special plus.

Are you a dedicated team player with a passion for innovation and looking for new challenges in an agile technology company? More than 15,000 people are employed at Webasto worldwide. Webasto offers a creative working environment built on trust, with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and excellent career development opportunities.

Webasto is seeking highly motivated candidates that take pride in their work and display an aptitude for teamwork as a Material Handler at our brand-new manufacturing facility in Plymouth, MI. In this role you will be responsible for the movement of materials to the proper areas using various types of equipment, such as forklifts, tuggers, and pallet jacks.

We have openings on our B and C Crews!

Compensation

B Shift

$18.75 per hour (+shift differential B Crew)

$1.00 per hour shift differential for B Crew

C Shift:

$18.75 per hour (+shift differential C Crew)

$3.00 per hour shift differential for C Crew

What you will do – Essential Responsibilities

• Physical material movements (storage, relocation, removal, scrapping) using a forklift, tugger or other material movement tools.
• Unloading of trucks and delivering goods to the dedicated area
• Loading of trucks with goods, returnable containers, etc.
• Bringing materials from supermarket to production line
• Withdrawing empty containers from the production line and removing labels
• Transporting empty containers to the dedicated area
• Removing packaging and industrial waste from supermarket and production line
• Quality inspection of obvious defects in goods and packaging
• Verification of conformity with the packaging specifications
• Support cycle counting initiatives
• Escalation of any detected concerns and problems (Quality and Safety) in line with escalation procedures
• Performing workstation 5S activities in line with standard operating procedures
• Involvement in continuous improvement process

When you will work

B Crew

• Tuesday through and Friday, 6:00 pm - 4:30 am (+required daily OT and/or OT on off days)

C Crew

• Friday and Saturday, 6:00 am - 4:30 pm (+required daily OT and/or OT on off days); AND
• Sunday and Monday, 6:00 pm - 4:30 am (+required daily OT and/or OT on off days)

The minimum requirements you will need

• Results-oriented team player, excellent attendance, high energy level and good attention to detail
• Must be able to work required hours
• Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to be cross trained on various processes, machines and products
• Stand up hilo experience required (1 year)

Our preferred requirements

• Previous experience operating a forklift preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English and correspondence such as safety rules and operating instructions is required.

How we work together

Our Culture – Our Values

We deliberately associate the first two words of our vision with our culture. Here, the word “Our ...” stands for all of us, for us as a team – across all departments, plants, regions and business units. The term “… Inspiration” embodies both the passion for our business and our intrinsic motivation. Because what it takes for a vision to become reality is a team of people who are highly motivated as they strive for the same goal together.

• Responsibility with a Long-Term View
• Passion for Quality and Innovation
• Hearts and Minds for our Customers
• Embracing Cooperation and Improvement
• Courageously Optimistic

What you will get

When you join the Webasto team, you will enjoy good excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation time, paid sick time, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k and much more. You will also

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid sick time
• 401k with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• A work environment where we are One Webasto Family & live by our values! Come join us and be our next Colleague of the Month or win the Walker Tracker Challenge!

Candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen upon acceptance of an offer.

Intrigued? We would love to hear from you. Please click “apply” to be considered for this role. Even if you don’t meet all of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

See more open positions at https://www.webasto-group.com/en/careers/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plymouth, MI 48170: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person