Job Description
Overview:
The Traveling Material Handler supports inventory management operations within a fast-paced supply chain and quality environment. This role monitors inventory workflow, evaluates team performance, supports compliance to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, and ensures proper control of non-conforming, rejected, and scrap materials. The traveling material handler plays a critical role in flex-up operations, material control, layered process auditing (LPA), and customer-specific requirement compliance, contributing directly to total customer satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is partially indoor/partially outdoor and would require traveling inside Michigan. Mileage is compensated 55 Cents per mile. Cities/Sites this position would support include but are not limited to West Michigan.
Key Responsibilities:- Execute daily workflow operation and ensure adherence to customer-specific requirements and quality standards· Support execution of Quality Planning, Inventory Audits, Pick and Pack operations and material movement· Ensure proper segregation, documentation, and control of non-conforming and scrap materials· Coordinate with logistics to maintain accurate material flow and inventory control· Perform scrap analysis and reporting. Safely operate tele-handler to load/unload flatbeds and dry vans in concordance will all safety regulations.· Assist with Layered Process Audits (LPA)· Maintain accurate inspection/inventory records in compliance with QMS requirements· Contribute to corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives· Support document control and data integrity procedures· Participate in internal inventory audits and continuous improvement activities
Requirements:- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
- Solid grasp of inventory audit principles and organized warehousing
- Excellent customer-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality data reporting.
- Comfortable working in a Lay-down yard (indoor office space/storage areas, outdoor loading/unloading) setting with adherence to safety and quality standards.
Education:
Some Technical training in manufacturing or quality systems preferred.
QMS, ISO, or AS9102 certification a plus.
Tele-handler certification experience is a plus.
