
Material Handler at NOX METALS (Detroit, MI)
NOX METALS· Detroit, MI· $22–$28/hr·
Role details
Salary
$22–$28/hr
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Equity
Yes
Job description
Material Handler | Nox Metals | Detroit, MI Nox Metals is a technology company in Detroit supplying metal. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday OR Friday - Sunday You will:
- Follow all OSHA and site safety protocols without exception, and hold your teammates to the same standard
- Operate a forklift to receive, stage, and move aluminum plate, bar, and rounds throughout the facility
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders
- Package, label, and stage outbound shipments
- Keep the floor clean, organized, and free of hazards
- Record material movements accurately in our software systems
- Always ask questions, never guess when something is unclear
- Complete required safety training and certifications as assigned
- Learn baseline operations of the bandsaw and other metals equipment as you grow in the role
You are:
- Safety-obsessed. You wear your PPE, follow every protocol, and never cut corners that put people or product at risk
- Trained in OSHA standards, or ready and eager to complete training
- Experienced operating a forklift, or a fast learner ready to get certified
- High attention to detail, every load, every label, every shipment
- Coachable and curious, you want to learn the bandsaw and broader floor operations
- A team player with a good attitude, you make the shift better for everyone around you
- Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility
- Reliable and steady under pressure, day shift sets the pace for the whole operation
- Comfortable with software, or willing to learn, we track everything digitally
- Organized and dependable
- Low ego, you do the unglamorous work because it needs to get done
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment on your feet for a full shift
- Never says "that's not my job"
Nice to have:
- Prior experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment
- Forklift and/or overhead crane certification already in hand
- Experience with bandsaws, industrial saws, or metals handling
- Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter
This role is full time, in person in Detroit.
Why work at NOX METALS
- Culture: Early-stage startup backed by Y Combinator; mission-driven to reindustrialize America; fast-paced environment where software and hardware meet.
- Work environment: On-site in Detroit, MI (2703 23rd Street). Roles span software engineering (perception, full-stack), factory operations, shift leads, sales, and IT/SecOps.
- Perks & highlights: Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing technology (AI, robotics, automated cutting lines); competitive salaries ($80K–$150K for engineering roles); direct impact on the supply chain of American manufacturing.
- Engineering culture: Emphasis on building automated factories that are “the product” – software engineers work alongside factory operators to optimize real-time production.