Metals Handling & Press Support Specialist

Job Description

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