Material Handler- Production

Jireh Metal Products, Inc.; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JIREH METAL PRODUCTS in Grandville, MI is seeking a Production Material Handler to safely move and stage raw materials, dies, packaging, and finished goods across the plant, supporting stamping and fabrication by ensuring materials are where they are needed.

You will operate fork trucks, complete daily inspections, maintain material labeling and paperwork, and help keep production flowing with timely material delivery. Readiness to work 8–10 hour shifts in a manufacturing environment is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review production schedule and stage raw materials for scheduled work.
• Deliver materials to press room and welding teams as needed to keep production running.
• 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.
• 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 are staged and stored in correct locations to support production requirements.
• 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.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Shipping/Receiving

Material Handling

Loading/Unloading Vehicles

Forklift Licensed

Education

Fork truck license/certification

Fork truck experience

Attention to detail

Dependable and independent

Team-oriented

Tools

RF Scanner (Zebra)

Warehouse Management Software

Material Handling Systems

Job description

JIREH METAL PRODUCTS

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

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