Be a Part of the WOS Team!

Working for WOS is more than a job, it’s the start of a new career, a unique opportunity to develop your skills through training and individual mentorship. Founded in 2005, Workforce Opportunity Services (WOS) is a leading nonprofit organization committed to developing the skills of untapped talent from historically underrepresented communities through partnerships with organizations dedicated to diversifying their workforce. This includes people of color, first-generation college graduates, veterans, and early-career aspirants.

How We Do It

WOS uses a scientifically based model derived from research conducted at Columbia University that enables us to recruit, educate, train, and place high-potential candidates with leading organizations around the world. To date, WOS has served 6000+ individuals through partnerships with more than 65 corporations in 60+ locations worldwide. For more information, visit wforce.org.

Candidate Profile:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Available to work a full-time, flexible schedule

Job Description:

As a Material Handler, you will work in a warehouse environment, moving, handling and storing materials. You will track the materials within the warehouse, record orders and store materials. You will convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive stand-up forklift/walkie truck.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards
• Uses computer to enter records.
• Completes requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments.
• Operates pallet wrapping equipment.
• Moves Semi Trailers as needed with yard tractor.
• Operates cardboard compactor/ Trash compactor.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Additional duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma oir equivalent
• Ability to be trained on a forklift
• Skill for recognition of new opportunities and problem solving
• Ability to work in a multi-task, deadline-oriented environment
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts
• Must be willing to attend off-site training
• Ability on a daily basis, walking, standing, crouching, lifting (25-35lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching
• Experience in a production environment using a forklift preferred

Duration:

• Full-Time

Location:

• Hillsdale, MI

Salary:

• $20.00/Hour (Plus Benefits)

Benefits:

• Free Individual Health Insurance
• Free Training (Program specific)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Company Holidays
• Education Assistance/Reimbursement (Toward first degree - Bachelors/Associates)
• Individual Mentor 
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Interest free loans (Case basis)
• Benefits valued at up to $25,000.00 annually