Steel Handler

Job Description: Steel HandlerLocation: Grandville, MI

Reports To: Production ManagerInterfaces With: Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool Room, Scheduling, Material Handling, PurchasingRole PurposeSafely receive, inspect, move, store, and stage steel coils to support production requirements and production machinesMaintain accurate steel identification, weights, inventory transactions, and material locations in PlexSupport press operations, coil changes, equipment readiness, and the safe and efficient flow of material throughout the facilityMaintain a safe, clean, and organized steel bay while supporting production and other departments as neededCore AccountabilitiesSafety and Equipment OperationComplete required daily safety inspections and safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipmentIdentify and promptly report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, damaged material, and repair needsMaintain current forklift and overhead crane certificationsSteel Receiving and Inventory ControlUnload incoming steel coils and verify material thickness, width, condition, and receiving documentationComplete required Plex transactions to receive, transfer, stage, reweigh, retag, or reject coils as necessaryMaintain accurate coil identification, weights, tags, system locations, and receiving paperworkProduction SupportReview shift communication and the production schedule to understand daily priorities and material requirementsPre-stage and deliver steel coils to production to support scheduled jobs and minimize downtimeAssist Press Operators with coil changes, machine setups, and other material-related activitiesDepartment and Facility SupportMaintain a clean, safe, and organized steel bay by removing banding, debris, and other materialsComplete daily 5S requirements and support housekeeping activities throughout the facilitySupport Engineering with coil strips for tooling tryouts and development activitiesSupport Quality with sorting or reworking nonconforming product according to established instructions and required production ratesAssist Operations with trash, cardboard, scrap hoppers, and other assigned activities as time allowsRequirements:

Education and Experience: Must be able to read and writeHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPhysical RequirementsGood hand-eye coordination and manual dexterityAbility to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds independentlyFrequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbingAbility to safely operate material-handling equipment throughout the workdayTravel RequirementsMinimal travel required for this positionLanguage RequirementsMust be able to read and write in EnglishPersonal Protective EquipmentSafety glasses and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areasAdditional PPE must be worn as required by the task or work areaWork EnvironmentManufacturing environment with continuous noise and moving equipmentExposure to dust, grease, moisture, fumes, strong odors, chemicals, heated tanks, and varying temperaturesPotential exposure to cuts, burns, and other manufacturing hazards requiring strict adherence to safety proceduresIntermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditionsKey Performance IndicatorsSafe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipmentCompletion of the Steel Handler training requirements identified in Form O3055 and demonstration of the required skills to the Team LeaderProficiency in required Plex transactions, including receiving product, moving containers, creating or reprinting tags, adjusting weights, and rejecting coilsAccuracy of steel receiving, material identification, coil weights, tags, inventory locations, and receiving documentationTimely staging and delivery of steel to support production schedules and minimize material-related downtimeProper use of measuring devices and material-handling proceduresSteel bay cleanliness, organization, and daily 5S performanceMaintenance of current forklift and overhead crane certifications