Material Control Technician I
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Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Livonia, MI
Description
Now hiring a hardworking Material Control Technician I for light industrial roles through Synergy Solutions. Join fast-moving teams where reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are rewarded on every shift. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a supportive, fast-paced environment.
Position Overview:
This role will support automotive manufacturing operations through material handling, inventory control, and warehouse support activities. This role is responsible for picking and pulling parts, delivering materials to production areas, processing inventory transactions, and maintaining inventory accuracy within the ERP system.
The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience operating a Hi-Lo/Forklift is required; however, this position involves a combination of warehouse operations, inventory management, and system transactions — not just equipment operation.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Pick, pull, stage, and deliver materials and automotive parts to production areas
• Process inventory and material movement transactions within the ERP system
• Receive, organize, and distribute incoming materials and inventory
• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations
• Operate a Hi-Lo/Forklift to move materials throughout the facility
• Assist with cycle counts and inventory accuracy activities
• Maintain accurate inventory records and report discrepancies
• Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and tracked
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Remove packing materials and dunnage as needed
• Follow company safety policies and procedures
• Support overtime and additional operational needs when required
Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of material control, warehouse, or inventory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using computers for inventory tracking and material transactions
• Ability to operate a Hi-Lo/Forklift and successfully complete internal certification training
• Basic understanding of inventory control and warehouse processes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience using ERP or inventory management systems such as PeopleSoft
• Valid Driver’s License
• Cycle counting or inventory auditing experience
Skills & Abilities
• Ability to read, count, and accurately track inventory information
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong multitasking and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
Work Environment
• This position works within a warehouse and automotive manufacturing environment and may require standing, walking, lifting, bending, and operating industrial equipment throughout the shift.
EEOC:
Synergy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Synergy, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and may not be a complete and detailed list of tasks. Employee must perform any and all other duties assigned by his or her supervisor. Additionally, this job description does not constitute a contract of employment and that the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.