Description:
JIREH METAL PRODUCTS
Job Description: Steel Handler
Location: Grandville, MI
Reports To: Production Manager
Interfaces With: Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool Room, Scheduling, Material Handling, Purchasing
Role Purpose
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Safely receive, inspect, move, store, and stage steel coils to support production requirements and production machines
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Maintain accurate steel identification, weights, inventory transactions, and material locations in Plex
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Support press operations, coil changes, equipment readiness, and the safe and efficient flow of material throughout the facility
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Maintain a safe, clean, and organized steel bay while supporting production and other departments as needed
Core Accountabilities
Safety and Equipment Operation
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Complete required daily safety inspections and safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment
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Identify and promptly report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, damaged material, and repair needs
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Maintain current forklift and overhead crane certifications
Steel Receiving and Inventory Control
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Unload incoming steel coils and verify material thickness, width, condition, and receiving documentation
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Complete required Plex transactions to receive, transfer, stage, reweigh, retag, or reject coils as necessary
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Maintain accurate coil identification, weights, tags, system locations, and receiving paperwork
Production Support
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Review shift communication and the production schedule to understand daily priorities and material requirements
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Pre-stage and deliver steel coils to production to support scheduled jobs and minimize downtime
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Assist Press Operators with coil changes, machine setups, and other material-related activities
Department and Facility Support
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Maintain a clean, safe, and organized steel bay by removing banding, debris, and other materials
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Complete daily 5S requirements and support housekeeping activities throughout the facility
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Support Engineering with coil strips for tooling tryouts and development activities
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Support Quality with sorting or reworking nonconforming product according to established instructions and required production rates
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Assist Operations with trash, cardboard, scrap hoppers, and other assigned activities as time allows
Requirements:
Education and Experience
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Must be able to read and write
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High school diploma or equivalent required
Physical Requirements
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Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
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Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds independently
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Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing
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Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment throughout the workday
Travel Requirements
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Minimal travel required for this position
Language Requirements
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Must be able to read and write in English
Personal Protective Equipment
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Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areas
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Additional PPE must be worn as required by the task or work area
Work Environment
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Manufacturing environment with continuous noise and moving equipment
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Exposure to dust, grease, moisture, fumes, strong odors, chemicals, heated tanks, and varying temperatures
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Potential exposure to cuts, burns, and other manufacturing hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures
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Intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions
Key Performance Indicators
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Safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment
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Completion of the Steel Handler training requirements identified in Form O3055 and demonstration of the required skills to the Team Leader
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Proficiency in required Plex transactions, including receiving product, moving containers, creating or reprinting tags, adjusting weights, and rejecting coils
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Accuracy of steel receiving, material identification, coil weights, tags, inventory locations, and receiving documentation
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Timely staging and delivery of steel to support production schedules and minimize material-related downtime
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Proper use of measuring devices and material-handling procedures
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Steel bay cleanliness, organization, and daily 5S performance
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Maintenance of current forklift and overhead crane certifications
