Metals Handling & Press Support Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

JIREH METAL PRODUCTS in Grandville, MI is seeking a Metals Handling & Press Support Specialist to keep material moving safely and precisely. You will operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and crane scales; execute Plex transactions for receiving, transferring, reweighing, and staging coils; maintain exact IDs and paperwork.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, English literacy, good hand‑eye coordination, the ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and full‑shift capability with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently; frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing.
• Capability to operate material-handling equipment safely for a full shift.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, move, store, and stage steel coils to align with production needs.
• Verify coil thickness, width, and condition; reconcile all receiving documents.
• Execute Plex transactions to receive, transfer, reweigh, retag, stage, or reject coils.
• Maintain exact IDs, tags, weights, system locations, and paperwork for every coil.
• Pre-stage coils for scheduled jobs; assist with coil changes and press setups to cut downtime.
• Keep the steel bay organized—remove banding/debris and complete daily 5S.
• Support Engineering with coil strips for tryouts; help Quality by sorting/reworking product per instructions and required rates.
• Pitch in on facility tasks such as trash, cardboard, and scrap hoppers when needed.

Skills

Shipping/Receiving

Material Handler Experience

Crane Operation

Loading/Unloading Vehicles

Heavy Material Handling

Continuous Improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plex and Warehouse Management Software

RF Scanner (Zebra)

Material Handling Systems

Job description

JIREH METAL PRODUCTS Metals Handling & Press Support Specialist

Location: Grandville, MI

Reports To: Production Manager

Works With: Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool Room, Scheduling, Material Handling, Purchasing

Is this you?

Do you thrive on keeping material moving safely and precisely?

Are you confident running forklifts, overhead cranes, and crane scales?

Can you navigate Plex transactions with accuracy and speed?

What you'll handle

• Receive, inspect, move, store, and stage steel coils to align with production needs.
• Verify coil thickness, width, and condition; reconcile all receiving documents.
• Execute Plex transactions to receive, transfer, reweigh, retag, stage, or reject coils.
• Maintain exact IDs, tags, weights, system locations, and paperwork for every coil.
• Pre-stage coils for scheduled jobs; assist with coil changes and press setups to cut downtime.
• Keep the steel bay organized—remove banding/debris and complete daily 5S.
• Support Engineering with coil strips for tryouts; help Quality by sorting/reworking product per instructions and required rates.
• Pitch in on facility tasks such as trash, cardboard, and scrap hoppers when needed.

Safety first

• Complete daily equipment and safety checks.
• Report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, damaged material, and repair needs immediately.
• Maintain current forklift and overhead crane certifications.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds independently; frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing.
• Capability to operate material-handling equipment safely for a full shift.

Where you'll work

• Busy manufacturing environment with continuous noise and moving equipment.
• Exposure to dust, grease, moisture, fumes, strong odors, chemicals, heated tanks, and temperature changes.
• Potential exposure to cuts and burns—strict safety adherence is required.
• Occasional outdoor weather exposure.

How you'll be measured

• Safe, consistent operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and related equipment.
• Completion of Steel Handler training (Form O3055) and demonstrated skills to the Team Leader.
• Proficiency in Plex: receiving, container moves, tag creation/reprint, weight adjustments, and coil rejection.
• Accuracy of receiving details, coil IDs, weights, tags, locations, and documentation.
• On-time staging/delivery of steel; reduced material-related downtime.
• Correct use of measuring tools and handling procedures.
• Steel bay cleanliness, organization, and daily 5S results.
• Maintenance of current forklift and overhead crane certifications.

Travel Minimal travel required.

Tools & tech

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

Your strengths

• Continuous Improvement
• Shipping/Receiving
• Material Handler Experience
• Loading and Unloading Vehicles
• Heavy Material Handling
• Crane Operation