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.

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