Material Handler - Tube Mill 2nd & 3rd shift (multiple openings)

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, vision, dental, prescription

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid personal/vacation time and paid H

Job summary

Heidtman Tubular Products is hiring dedicated production workers for Erie, MI. Start wages at $20.51/hour with a potential upswing to $30/hour and shift differentials up to $1.50/hour.

Openings on 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) and 3rd shift (11PM-7AM) with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and overhead cranes, validating materials, and maintaining clean, organized work areas while supporting continuous production flow.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environment.
• Basic problem-solving skills for production challenges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Steel processing industry experience is desired; tube mill experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and overhead crane to move, load, unload, and store finished goods and in-process materials.
• Verify and properly identify materials to ensure accuracy in production.
• Manage storage and offline readiness of banding materials and tags for bundles.
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure product quality for inventory.
• Participate in change-overs and set up bundles per packaging requirements.
• Communicate with Mill Operator regarding product quality.
• Participate during breakdowns to maintain production flow.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Steel processing experience

Tube mill experience desirable

Tools

Forklift equipment

Overhead crane equipment

Job description

Description

Heidtman Tubular Products, a Heidtman Steel company, is seeking dedicated, experienced production workers to join our team in Erie, MI. We are looking for individuals who are committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency in our production processes. Wages start at $20.51/hour and can reach $30/hour, with shift differentials up to $1.50/hour, based on hours worked. OPENINGS ON 2nd SHIFT (3PM-11PM) & 3rd SHIFT (11PM-7AM)!

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift and overhead crane to move, load, unload, and store finished goods and in-process materials.
• Verify and properly identify materials to ensure accuracy in production.
• Manage the storage and offline readiness of banding materials and tags for bundles.
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure the quality of products being produced for inventory.
• Actively participate in change-overs and set up bundles in accordance with packaging requirements.
• Communicate effectively with the Mill Operator regarding product quality.
• Participate actively during breakdowns and bottlenecks to maintain production flow.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic problem-solving skills to address production challenges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience in steel processing industry is desired; prior tube mill experience is ideal

Company Information:

Heidtman Steel is a leading service center network with over 70 years of excellence in steel processing and customer-focused solutions. As a family-owned company, we are proud to combine innovation with a strong “can-do” attitude, delivering tailored solutions to customers ranging from large OEMs to small job shops.

We value our employees as our most important resource and foster a supportive, family-like environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with Return-on-equity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match and flexible spending account
• Company paid disability and life insurance benefits
• Health club reimbursement and tuition assistance
• Paid personal/vacation time, paid holidays and more!

We invite qualified candidates to apply and become a part of our dynamic team at Heidtman Tubular Products.

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