Job Description

JIREH METAL PRODUCTS

Job Description: Production Material Handler

Location: Grandville, MI

Reports To: Production Manager

Interfaces With: Production, Stamping, Fabrication/Welding, Scheduling, Material Handling, Shipping/Receiving

Role Purpose

• Safely move, stage, and deliver raw materials, components, packaging, dies, finished goods, and other production materials throughout the facility
• Support stamping and fabrication/welding operations by ensuring required materials, components, and packaging are in the right place at the right time
• Maintain accurate material identification, required paperwork, and organized raw material, finished goods, and packaging areas
• Support efficient production flow by responding to material needs, loading and unloading trucks, and completing assigned work safely and on time

Core Accountabilities

Safety and Equipment Operation

• Complete required daily fork truck inspections and safely operate fork trucks and other material-handling equipment
• Safely move large and heavy materials, including steel coils and dies, using appropriate equipment and procedures
• Follow proper procedures when loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the facility
• Identify and promptly report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, damaged material, labeling issues, and other material-handling concerns
• Obtain and maintain required fork truck certification

Material Staging and Production Support

• Review the production schedule and stage raw materials, components, packaging, and dies for scheduled work
• Deliver materials to press room and welding teams as needed to keep production running and minimize material-related downtime
• Respond to daily production needs and support the safe and efficient movement of materials throughout the plant
• Ensure assigned material-handling work is completed before the end of the shift

Material Identification and Organization

• Verify materials are labeled correctly and required paperwork is complete before moving or staging items
• Maintain organized raw material, finished goods, and packaging areas
• Help ensure materials, components, and packaging are staged and stored in the correct locations to support production requirements

Shipping, Receiving, and Facility Support

• Load and unload trucks using proper procedures
• Empty scrap hoppers and maintain clean work areas
• Support general material-handling and housekeeping activities as needed to keep production areas safe and organized

Education and Experience

• Fork truck experience preferred
• Fork truck license or certification preferred, or ability to obtain required certification
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Dependable and able to work independently
• Team-oriented and responsive to production needs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely handle large and heavy materials using appropriate material-handling equipment
• Ability to safely operate fork trucks and other material-handling equipment throughout the workday
• Ability to work 8-10 hour shifts in a manufacturing environment

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 fork trucks and other material-handling equipment
• Timely staging and delivery of raw materials, components, packaging, and dies to support production schedules and minimize material-related downtime
• Accuracy of material labels and required paperwork before materials are moved or staged
• Organization of raw material, finished goods, and packaging areas
• Safe and timely loading and unloading of trucks
• Responsiveness to press room and welding production needs
• Completion of assigned work before the end of the shift
• Work area cleanliness and timely emptying of scrap hoppers
• Maintenance of required fork truck certification

You should be proficient in:

• Continuous Improvement
• Shipping/Receiving
• Material Handler Experience
• Loading and Unloading Vehicles
• Forklift Licensed

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Warehouse Management Software
• Material Handling Systems
• RF Scanner (Zebra)
• Forklifts