Job Title: Material Operator & Production roles
Location: Hemlock, MI
Pay: $21.70 / hour
Position Type: Full-Time / Contract for 3 months with possibility of extension
Shifts: 5:45am-6:00pm / 5:45pm-6:00am (2-3-2 swing shift schedule) - MUST BE ABLE TO WORK BOTH DAYS AND NIGHTS AS THESE ARE SWING SHIFTS.
We are immediately hiring Material Operators & Production-supporting roles to support operational ramp-up efforts for a major manufacturing facility in northern Saginaw County. This role is essential to moving components and materials across the plant floor to keep production lines running smoothly. This is a manual material handling role. Equipment operation is limited to non-electric pallet jacks and manual push/pull carts-no forklifts or electric power equipment will be utilized.
***Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check prior to starting.
Responsibilities:
- Move, stage, and transfer raw materials and finished goods safely across the facility using manual pallet jacks and hand carts.
- Load, unload, and sort production components efficiently to keep lines stocked.
- Maintain clear walkways, work zones, and inventory staging areas.
- Inspect materials for basic damage or discrepancies while handling.
- Follow all plant safety regulations, quality standards, and operational guidelines.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and reach for extended periods (12 hours per shift).
- Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs independently.
- Must be open and flexible to work across multiple shift schedules to support continuous plant coverage (Days AND Nights).
- Must have reliable transportation in order to demonstrate a reliable attendance record.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Note: This facility operates under U.S. government export control regulations (ITAR), and applicants must meet applicable eligibility standards.Excellent reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe work practices.
- Comfort using basic computer systems for data entry and machine tracking.
- Ability to wear required PPE (including steel-toe boots) and follow precise safety procedures.
