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FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenAll are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE. Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs. If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire.
These jobs are open to all abilities but Peckham gives preference to individuals with disabilities. Peckham Inc. – Material Handler I Important Details: Wage: $13.73 hr Hours: 7:30-4:00pm Location: 4110 N. Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI 48906 Why Work at Peckham - Peckham SUMMARY The Material Handler Level I supports the movement, staging, and handling of materials across either Operations (pre-production, cutting, spreading, production support) or Supply Chain (inbound, outbound, warehouse). Employees are assigned to one primary area and are only responsible for duties within that assignment.
This position performs basic receiving, stocking, scanning, and material delivery while maintaining safety, accuracy, and clean work practices. A forklift license may be required depending on assignment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Move materials using pallet jacks, carts, or forklifts (if certified) Use handheld scanners and basic computer systems for material tracking Stage, stock, and organize materials in assigned areas Maintain 5S standards, cleanliness, and safe work practices Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors Verify counts, labels, and basic documentation Assist with maintaining equipment cleanliness and safe use Participate in safety and ergonomic programs Other related duties as assigned IF ASSIGNED TO OPERATIONS: Deliver materials, cut parts, bundles, or components to production areas Assist with bin movement and workstation replenishment Support cut-part organization using simple labeling/tracking Follow FIFO or inventory rotation processes Report shortages or material issues Assist with maintaining organization in cut-parts or pre-production areas IF ASSIGNED TO SUPPLY CHAIN: INBOUND – RECEIVING: Unload trucks with fabric rolls, pallets, or cartons Verify packing slips and report discrepancies Move inbound pallets or bins to designated locations Use handheld scanners to receive fabric, components, and goods Maintain warehouse equipment and follow basic safety checks OUTBOUND – SHIPPING: Move finished-goods pallets to outbound staging lanes Load trucks safely using forklifts and pallet jacks (if certified) Assist with pallet consolidation, wrapping, and staging Verify counts and label placement Support outbound scanning or RFID validation under direction Report shipping discrepancies promptly MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS At least 18…
About Peckham Vocational Industries
From its Form 990- Budget $310.2M · Employment
- Staff 4,379 · founded 1979
- Pays its leaders $205K–$571K (8 reported)
- Open jobs 14 · Jobs at Peckham Vocational Industries · Full 990 report