Production Material Handler

Mission Statement

The Production Material Handler ensures the uninterrupted flow of materials between the warehouse and production by delivering the right materials to the right location at the right time. This role is responsible for staging raw materials for production, transporting finished goods to the warehouse, verifying quantities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting efficient manufacturing operations. Success in this position means protecting inventory integrity, eliminating material shortages, and ensuring all material movements are accurately documented while following safety, GMP, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Stage and deliver raw materials, packaging components, totes, and production supplies from the warehouse to the appropriate production line according to the production schedule.
• Remove completed finished goods from production and transport them safely to the warehouse for storage or shipment.
• Verify finished good quantities, pallet counts, labels, lot numbers, and production documentation before transporting products to the warehouse.
• Confirm that production has completed the correct quantities before accepting finished goods.
• Accurately reconcile finished goods against production paperwork to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Receive completed pallets into inventory using the company's inventory management system and supporting documentation.
• Operate a reach truck, sit-down forklift (hi-lo), pallet jack, and other approved material-handling equipment safely throughout the facility.
• Maintain proper FIFO (First-In, First-Out) inventory practices when staging and transporting materials.
• Ensure all materials remain properly identified and labeled throughout the movement process.
• Support Production, Compounding, Warehouse, Shipping, and Quality by maintaining efficient material flow.
• Report inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, incorrect labels, or shortages immediately.
• Complete inventory transactions, movement logs, and material documentation accurately using Microsoft Excel and company systems.
• Follow all GMP, safety, housekeeping, and powered industrial truck requirements.

Daily Operations

• Review daily production schedules and material requirements.
• Pull and stage raw materials for scheduled production orders.
• Deliver materials to production while verifying correct item numbers, lot numbers, and quantities.
• Transport completed finished goods from production to warehouse storage locations.
• Verify pallet quantities and finished good counts before warehouse receipt.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions using Excel and inventory software.
• Assist with inventory counts, warehouse organization, and production support activities.
• Perform end-of-shift reconciliation of outstanding material movements.

Most Critical Daily Responsibilities

• Deliver the correct materials to production accurately and on time.
• Verify finished good counts before transporting completed pallets to the warehouse.
• Maintain accurate inventory through detailed verification of quantities, lot numbers, pallet counts, and product identification.
• Safely operate the reach truck, hi-lo, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain uninterrupted material flow between Warehouse and Production.
• Immediately communicate inventory discrepancies, shortages, damaged materials, or labeling concerns.

Performance Expectations

• Maintains 99%+ inventory accuracy through careful verification and documentation.
• Delivers production materials on time with minimal interruptions.
• Verifies finished good quantities before warehouse receipt with a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail when reconciling production counts and inventory records.
• Utilizes Microsoft Excel and inventory systems accurately to document material transactions.
• Safely operates all authorized powered industrial equipment.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and audit-ready warehouse and production staging area.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, or material handling experience required.
• Previous experience delivering materials directly to production in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Previous experience operating both a reach truck and sit-down forklift (hi-lo) required.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to verify quantities, pallet counts, lot numbers, labels, and inventory transactions accurately.
• Strong math skills with the ability to reconcile production counts, pallet quantities, inventory adjustments, and material transactions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, and maintaining inventory records.
• Ability to read production schedules, inventory reports, shipping documentation, and material labels.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Growth Opportunities

This position provides hands-on experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, production support, material planning, and manufacturing logistics. Employees who demonstrate reliability, inventory accuracy, strong attention to detail, safety, initiative, and leadership potential may be considered for additional cross-training and advancement opportunities.

A Little About Us

Merit Manufacturing is a Contract Manufacturer in the Personal Care space.

We make products like Shampoo, Body Wash, Beard Oil, Lotions, and Laundry Detergent for nationwide brands that you've definitely heard of and might have even used.

In just 6 years of existence, we've growth dramatically each year and we're not done yet.

We just moved into a state-of-the-art new manufacturing facility and it's unlike anything our industry has seen. We worked hard to make this the coolest building you've ever worked in. Whether you're a chemist in the lab or you're working in the warehouse, you'll be excited to come to work.

We are a company that truly cares about the growth and advancement of our employees. We exist to provide a safe and sustainable living for everyone who makes this company run, and we're dedicated to that cause. Merit is a company where your voice can be heard and you can make a difference every day.

Why you Want this Job

• We reward our employees in creative and excessive ways.
• We believe people are our greatest resource.
• You can learn more and advance your career here.
• Every day is an opportunity for you to go home feeling like you did something of value.

The Basics

Location: Warren, MI

Pay Rate: Negotiated based on Experience

Benefits:

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Performance Bonus Opportunities
• Year End Bonus Opportunity
• Company events

Equality:

Merit Manufacturing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.