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

Language Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment

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:

Machines & technologies you'll use: