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Now Hiring: Material Handler / Deburr - 1st Shift

Metal Finishing, Material Handling & Manufacturing

Openwork is hiring an experienced Material Handler / Deburr for an established industrial manufacturing company in Oklahoma City, OK 73179.

This hands-on position focuses on grinding, deburring, cleaning, and preparing sheet metal and steel components, along with loading, unloading, and moving materials throughout the production facility.

Qualified candidates must have at least 1 year of material handling or related manufacturing experience, hands-on forklift and overhead crane operating experience, and the ability to accurately read a tape measure. Strong attention to safety, quality, and reliability is essential.

Position Details:

• Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73179.
• Pay: $18-$19/hr | Weekly Pay.
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM.
• Shift: 1st Shift.
• Employment: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire.
• Overtime: As needed based on production demands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Remove burrs, nicks, sharp edges, and rough surfaces from sheet metal and steel plate.
• Grind, deburr, clean, and prepare manufactured metal parts.
• Use grinding tools and equipment to smooth and finish metal surfaces.
• Cut, collect, and remove scrap materials from production areas.
• Load and unload materials and parts from manufacturing machines.
• Operate overhead cranes regularly to lift, position, and move heavy materials.
• Operate forklifts to transport and stage materials.
• Measure materials and parts accurately using a tape measure.
• Inspect finished parts for quality, accuracy, and surface defects.
• Organize and stage materials for production.
• Follow established safety procedures when handling metal and operating equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of material handling or related manufacturing experience required.
• Hands-on overhead crane operating experience required.
• Forklift operating experience required.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English.
• Experience working with sheet metal, steel plate, or industrial materials.
• Ability to safely load, unload, and move heavy materials.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and workplace safety.
• Ability to follow instructions and production procedures.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Non-climate-controlled industrial manufacturing facility.
• Regular operation of forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Frequent exposure to industrial equipment and manufacturing noise.
• Participation in a hearing conservation program.
• Ability to lift and move 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and physical activity.
• Comfortable handling sheet metal, steel plate, and manufactured components.
• Follow all required PPE, equipment operation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work overtime based on production needs.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $18-$19 per hour | Weekly Pay.
• Full-time, temp-to-hire opportunity.
• Consistent Monday-Friday, first-shift schedule.
• Overtime opportunities based on business needs.
• Hands-on experience in metal finishing and industrial manufacturing.
• Opportunity to utilize forklift and overhead crane skills.
• Long-term employment potential.

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Apply Today:

If you have 1+ year of material handling or related manufacturing experience, hands-on forklift and overhead crane operating experience, and can accurately read a tape measure, we encourage you to apply.

Apply for the Material Handler / Deburr - 1st Shift position in Oklahoma City, OK 73179, or visit Openwork to explore additional career opportunities.

About Openwork:

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