Senior Material Handler

Posted:
3/9/2026, 7:36:02 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters.  

 

We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation.  

 

People – We win as a team.  

Customer – We deliver customer-centric solutions.  

Continuous Learning – We learn and always aim to be better.  

Innovation – We innovate every day.  

Results – Results matter for all of us. 

Job Title: Senior Material Handler

Who you are: You have energy and drive in abundance, a passion for serving our customers, and possess a growth mindset and love of continuous learning, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helping others win.

Position Overview: Our values reinforce our culture of collaboration, growth mindset, and how we serve our customers.

  • The Senior Material Handler – 2nd Shift is responsible for the warehouse and distribution activities supporting both Manufacturing and Distribution operations.  
  • They will ensure materials and processes are handled with the highest level of quality, in accordance with established procedures, in a safe and efficient manner.

Location: This is an on-site position based in Kalamazoo, MI.

What you will do:

  • Use warehouse systems, handheld devices, and printers to support inventory movement and maintain order picking accuracy
  • Manage inventory through the order pick and pack process, ensuring accurate material movement and documentation
  • Pick customer orders and receive, transfer, consolidate, and store inventory in designated warehouse locations
  • Prepare, organize, and ship customer orders in accordance with shipping schedules and customer requirements
  • Create shipments and apply labeling for hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Complete required regulatory training, including 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG, as applicable
  • Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight
  • Operate powered industrial vehicles (PIV), including order selectors, Bendi forklifts, reach trucks, and powered pallet jacks
  • Operate warehouse equipment in accordance with safety procedures and company guidelines
  • Maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness in accordance with daily 5S standards
  • Support physical inventory counts and cycle counting activities
  • Collaborate with warehouse, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support operational workflows
  • Identify operational issues and escalate them to supervisors or appropriate teams as needed
  • Prepare shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing lists, and product labels
  • Print and apply labels for pallets, freight, and packages in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate or schedule freight pickups with carriers as required
  • Perform additional warehouse and distribution duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

  • High school diploma or GED required

  • 1–2 years of experience performing warehouse, distribution, or material handling activities such as receiving, inventory movement, order picking, packing, shipping, or operating material handling equipment required
  • Experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) equipment in warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environments required
  • Experience handling or shipping hazardous materials in accordance with applicable safety regulations preferred
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime, based on business and operational needs
  • Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to operate PIV equipment at heights up to 20 feet
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during warehouse or distribution activities

The hiring range for this position is: $20 - $22/hour, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. Epredia offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more.

 
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TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:  Epredia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.
 

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings the best people together and leverages their varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to invent on behalf of all customers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state or local law.