GRI Engineering & Development, LLC, a proud member of MAT Holdings, Inc., is expanding operations and opening a new distribution center in Shannon, Mississippi.
Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings is a privately held, global company with more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Our family of companies serves customers in the automotive, hardware, fencing, and power equipment industries through manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and sourcing operations around the world.
As we launch this new operation, we are seeking motivated individuals to join our growing warehouse team. Whether you are looking to start a new career or bring warehouse experience to a growing organization, we offer opportunities for training, advancement, and long-term career growth
We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.
Benefits
- MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
- Career Advancement Program, training and development
- Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
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- Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D and More
The Human Resources Generalist supports the HR and Operations teams by administering core HR programs and promoting a safe, compliant workplace, with particular emphasis on warehouse safety, employee training, workers’ compensation, incident follow-up, and consistent application of safety policies and practices.
Principle Responsibilities
- Maintains employment records confidentially, timely, and accurately, including new hire paperwork, benefit forms, and change notices.
- Updates the HRIS for HR, Benefits, and Payroll processing and compiles reports from the database as needed
- Conducts new hire orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and other training sessions as needed
- Coordinates employee relations issues to ensure the prompt and appropriate resolution
- Maintains weekly, monthly, and annual metrics
- Assists with writing communications, ensuring thorough familiarity and that they are interpreted accurately and applied consistently
- Assists with workers' compensation claims management by staying in contact with claims handlers, employees, and site management
- Partners with Operations and EH&S to reinforce warehouse safety policies, support safety training and incident investigations, monitor corrective actions, and promote safe work practices involving material-handling equipment, pedestrian traffic, and housekeeping.
- Devise programs for operational improvement (i.e., recognition, morale, safety)
- Conduct exit interviews and complete paperwork for departing employees
- Assists with the facilitation of the annual performance management process
Competencies
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be a team-oriented professional who can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities.
- High level of commitment, sound judgment, excellent follow-through, and initiative
- Uphold all company policies required to provide top-quality service to external customers
- A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to be proactive, and to work independently of day-to-day supervision
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent experience, instead of a degree, will be considered
- PHR or SPHR Certification preferred
- Minimum three years of human resources experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment, including recruitment, employee relations, workers’ compensation, safety training, and support of workplace safety initiatives, preferred.
- Solid understanding of labor laws and regulations
- Experience working with highly confidential information while maintaining discretion
- Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and have a zero-tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe work environment.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent experience
- PHR or SPHR certification
- Minimum three years of human resources experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment
- Experience with recruitment, employee relations, workers' compensation, safety training, and workplace safety initiatives
- Solid understanding of labor laws and regulations
- Experience handling highly confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong judgment and follow-through
MAT Holdings, Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MAT Holdings, Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by MAT Holdings, Inc.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs and access to employee assistance/mental health resources are available. Some hourly roles also feature weekly pay, overtime eligibility, shift premiums, and occasional sign-on bonuses.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and referral bonuses are available, and certain roles note weekly pay, overtime, shift premiums, and occasional sign-on bonuses.
MAT Holdings, Inc Insights
What We Do
MAT Holdings is a diversified, privately-held family company with a portfolio of companies that manufacture, market, and distribute quality products and trusted brands to the hardware and fencing, automotive, and power equipment industries. MAT Holdings Inc. was formed in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies Inc. with its current headquarters located in Long Grove, IL. Today, the company has grown to include six subsidiary companies within the U.S. and twelve worldwide and employs roughly 13,000 people. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the automotive, fencing and hardware and power equipment sectors. Customers include home improvement centers, mass and specialty retailers, hardware and farm co-ops, wholesale distributors, warehouse clubs, OEMs, OE suppliers and others. MAT has operations on three continents including 2.1 million sq. ft. of strategically positioned warehousing and manufacturing space throughout the U.S.
