JIREH METAL PRODUCTS
Job Description: Steel Handler
Location: Grandville, MI
Reports To: Production Manager
Interfaces With: Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool Room, Scheduling, Material Handling, Purchasing
Role Purpose
- Safely receive, inspect, move, store, and stage steel coils to support production requirements and production machines
- Maintain accurate steel identification, weights, inventory transactions, and material locations in Plex
- Support press operations, coil changes, equipment readiness, and the safe and efficient flow of material throughout the facility
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized steel bay while supporting production and other departments as needed
Core Accountabilities
Safety and Equipment Operation
- Complete required daily safety inspections and safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment
- Identify and promptly report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, damaged material, and repair needs
- Maintain current forklift and overhead crane certifications
Steel Receiving and Inventory Control
- Unload incoming steel coils and verify material thickness, width, condition, and receiving documentation
- Complete required Plex transactions to receive, transfer, stage, reweigh, retag, or reject coils as necessary
- Maintain accurate coil identification, weights, tags, system locations, and receiving paperwork
Production Support
- Review shift communication and the production schedule to understand daily priorities and material requirements
- Pre-stage and deliver steel coils to production to support scheduled jobs and minimize downtime
- Assist Press Operators with coil changes, machine setups, and other material-related activities
Department and Facility Support
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized steel bay by removing banding, debris, and other materials
- Complete daily 5S requirements and support housekeeping activities throughout the facility
- Support Engineering with coil strips for tooling tryouts and development activities
- Support Quality with sorting or reworking nonconforming product according to established instructions and required production rates
- Assist Operations with trash, cardboard, scrap hoppers, and other assigned activities as time allows
Education and Experience
- Must be able to read and write
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds independently
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing
- Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment throughout the workday
Travel Requirements
- Minimal travel required for this position
Language Requirements
- Must be able to read and write in English
Personal Protective Equipment
- Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areas
- Additional PPE must be worn as required by the task or work area
Work Environment
- Manufacturing environment with continuous noise and moving equipment
- Exposure to dust, grease, moisture, fumes, strong odors, chemicals, heated tanks, and varying temperatures
- Potential exposure to cuts, burns, and other manufacturing hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures
- Intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Key Performance Indicators
- Safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment
- Completion of the Steel Handler training requirements identified in Form O3055 and demonstration of the required skills to the Team Leader
- Proficiency in required Plex transactions, including receiving product, moving containers, creating or reprinting tags, adjusting weights, and rejecting coils
- Accuracy of steel receiving, material identification, coil weights, tags, inventory locations, and receiving documentation
- Timely staging and delivery of steel to support production schedules and minimize material-related downtime
- Proper use of measuring devices and material-handling procedures
- Steel bay cleanliness, organization, and daily 5S performance
Maintenance of current forklift and overhead crane certifications
You should be proficient in:
- Continuous Improvement
- Shipping/Receiving
- Material Handler Experience
- Loading and Unloading Vehicles
- Heavy Material Handling
- Crane Operation
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Warehouse Management Software
- Material Handling Systems
- RF Scanner (Zebra)