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