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Peckham Inc. - Material Handling Technician

The Material Handling Technician supports day-to-day movement staging and inventory control of materials in a warehouse or production setting. This role is responsible for loading unloading and organizing supplies to support efficient operations. It ensures materials are delivered to the appropriate departments in a timely and safe manner contributing to workflow accuracy and production readiness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Move and transport materials safely between workstations storage and shipping areas.
• Label stage count and organize items to support efficient material flow.
• Perform basic material checks and alert supervisors of damaged goods.
• Safely load unload move and stage materials using forklifts pallet jacks or other handling equipment.
• Assist with general packaging stocking and warehouse organization.
• Follow safety procedures and report any hazards or incidents promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation and update the Exenta system to reflect material cut parts and trims movement through various production stages.
• Scan in the receipt of raw materials into company ERP system
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure data accuracy.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand and explain the receiving to staging workflow to internal customers/partners as needed.
• Maintain a strong understanding of barcode/RFID systems.
• Report equipment malfunctions and assist in basic troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with warehouse and planning staff to prioritize urgent material needs.

REQUIRED FOR ALL JOBS

• As required by some customer contracts Peckham employees may be required to obtain and maintain relevant professional certifications and/or security clearances as a condition of employment. This requirement will be determined based on the specific needs of contract.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment.
• Promote Peckhams vision values and services to all team members staff customers and stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards.
• Regular and predictable attendance are required of this position to support the team and needs of the operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALFIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• 1 to 2 years experience working in a manufacturing or apparel sewing environment.

• Basic understanding of warehouse operations including receiving staging and material flow processes.

• Familiarity with safe material handling practices OSHA regulations and proper use of PPE.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6 months - 1 year experience working in warehouse shipping or receiving operations.
• Forklift certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires regular physical activity including standing walking lifting carrying and operating heavy machinery. Employees may also engage in bending reaching and repetitive motions. Work is conducted in an environment with frequent exposure to noise artificial lighting and limited natural light. Occasional exposure to temperature changes hazards and heights may occur requiring adherence to safety protocols.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information height weight marital status veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
• Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
• Email us at
• Call us at
• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD Lansing MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process providing documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment.

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