Material Handler

Triple-S Steel•Romulus, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Kreher Wire Processing, a Tube Supply Company, is hiring a full-time Material Handler in Romulus, Michigan. Tube Supply provides steel tube and bar products for oil and gas applications, serving oil and gas service companies, OEMs, and manufacturing centers. The company describes its goal as maintaining a stable, fun work environment while delivering satisfaction to the marketplace, guided by the core values of excellence, loyalty, and fun. The Material Handler locates, packages, secures, and stages steel wire and rod coils for shipment; moves inventory and supplies between storage and production areas; and keeps inventory locations and records accurate. The role also involves safely operating and inspecting forklifts and other material-handling equipment, maintaining clean and safe work areas, following safety and quality requirements, and supporting general labor as needed. The position requires physical work in an industrial environment, including standing, walking, bending, repetitive tasks, and lifting or maneuvering materials up to 50 pounds. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to maintain neat and accurate records.
Ability to safely operate an industrial forklift.
Physical ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
Willingness to work overtime as required.
Demonstrated reliability and good attendance.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in an industrial environment with moving equipment and materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience in steel manufacturing or material handling.
Previous experience packaging steel wire or rod coils.

Responsibilities

Locate steel wire and rod coils for shipment according to production schedules and shipping requirements.
Package steel coils with steel or nylon strapping according to customer specifications and internal procedures.
Secure coils to prevent damage during handling, storage, and transportation.
Stage finished products in designated shipment areas.
Pull orders from inventory and deliver materials and supplies to production areas as needed.
Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
Identify, label, and accurately record inventory locations.
Report inventory shortages, discrepancies, and damaged materials to supervision.
Safely operate forklifts (Hi-Lo) to move materials, coils, and supplies.
Perform pre-use inspections of material-handling equipment and promptly report equipment issues or unsafe conditions.
Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas and contribute to orderly stock and material storage areas.
Support general labor activities as needed to maintain efficient operations.
Follow workplace safety rules, PPE requirements, safe-work practices, quality guidelines, and customer requirements.
Immediately report safety hazards, near misses, and quality concerns.