1st Shift Machine Handler 18-20hr+

Machine Handler

The Machine Handler plays a key role in supporting production operations by safely handling materials, operating machinery, and preparing finished coils for packaging. This position requires careful attention to job tickets, effective coordination of materials, and consistent adherence to safety and housekeeping standards in a clean, temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and clearly understand job tickets to ensure accurate setup and production.
• Load coils onto the uncoiler in a safe and efficient manner.
• Unload scrap material from the machine area and ensure proper disposal or staging.
• Unload cut materials from the uncoiler to the turnstile, maintaining organized material flow.
• Set up the overarm (excluding oscillators) according to job specifications and safety guidelines.
• Cut bands on coils and materials safely, following all safety procedures.
• Prepare finished coils for packaging, ensuring they meet quality and specification requirements.
• Handle materials throughout the production process, including loading, unloading, and moving product.
• Use basic math skills to verify measurements, counts, and material specifications.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and overhead cranes when trained and authorized.
• Perform deburring and other finishing tasks to ensure product quality.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, family-oriented organization with a long history in metal processing and distribution. The company emphasizes honor and opportunity as core business values, offering a respectful environment where hard work and reliability are recognized. With a modern production facility and a focus on full-service solutions for customers, you gain exposure to a variety of materials and processes, supporting long-term skill development and growth within the manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, temperature-controlled production facility designed to support safe and efficient operations. You will work around metal processing equipment, including uncoilers, turnstiles, and material handling machinery such as forklifts and overhead cranes. The environment includes warehouse and manufacturing areas where materials like aluminum, copper, brass, and cold-rolled spring steel are processed and distributed. The facility layout supports organized material flow and emphasizes housekeeping, safety, and consistent production.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valley City, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valley City, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.