Overhead Crane Operator

Steel Handler/Crane Operator

Location: Grandville, MI

Reports To: Production Manager

Interfaces With: Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool Room, Scheduling, Material Handling, Purchasing

Compensation

Starting wage is $20.00-$22.00 per hour, based on skill level and experience.

Role Purpose

Safely receive, inspect, move, store, and stage steel coils to support production requirements and production machines

Maintain accurate steel identification, weights, inventory transactions, and material locations in Plex

Support press operations, coil changes, equipment readiness, and the safe and efficient flow of material throughout the facility

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized steel bay while supporting production and other departments as needed

Core Accountabilities

Safety and Equipment Operation

Complete required daily safety inspections and safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment

Identify and promptly report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, damaged material, and repair needs

Maintain current forklift and overhead crane certifications

Steel Receiving and Inventory Control

Unload incoming steel coils and verify material thickness, width, condition, and receiving documentation

Complete required Plex transactions to receive, transfer, stage, reweigh, retag, or reject coils as necessary

Maintain accurate coil identification, weights, tags, system locations, and receiving paperwork

Production Support

Review shift communication and the production schedule to understand daily priorities and material requirements

Pre-stage and deliver steel coils to production to support scheduled jobs and minimize downtime

Assist Press Operators with coil changes, machine setups, and other material-related activities

Department and Facility Support

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized steel bay by removing banding, debris, and other materials

Complete daily 5S requirements and support housekeeping activities throughout the facility

Support Engineering with coil strips for tooling tryouts and development activities

Support Quality with sorting or reworking nonconforming product according to established instructions and required production rates

Assist Operations with trash, cardboard, scrap hoppers, and other assigned activities as time allows

Education and Experience

Must be able to read and write

High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Requirements

Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 35 pounds independently

Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing

Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment throughout the workday

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required for this position

Language Requirements

Must be able to read and write in English

Personal Protective Equipment

Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areas

Additional PPE must be worn as required by the task or work area

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with continuous noise and moving equipment

Exposure to dust, grease, moisture, fumes, strong odors, chemicals, heated tanks, and varying temperatures

Potential exposure to cuts, burns, and other manufacturing hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures

Intermittent exposure to outdoor weather conditions

Key Performance Indicators

Safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, crane scales, and other material-handling equipment

Completion of the Steel Handler training requirements identified in Form O3055 and demonstration of the required skills to the Team Leader

Proficiency in required Plex transactions, including receiving product, moving containers, creating or reprinting tags, adjusting weights, and rejecting coils

Accuracy of steel receiving, material identification, coil weights, tags, inventory locations, and receiving documentation

Timely staging and delivery of steel to support production schedules and minimize material-related downtime

Proper use of measuring devices and material-handling procedures

Steel bay cleanliness, organization, and daily 5S performance

Maintenance of current forklift and overhead crane certifications