Forklift Operator- (Day & Midnight Shifts)

Forklift Operator- Days or Midnights

Schedule : Days (7 : 00am-3 : 00pm) Midnight (11 : 00pm-7 : 00am)

Why This Role

Safety-first culture : See something, say something. Modern equipment : Well-maintained PIT fleet. Impact & variety : You work across all departments & machines in the facility.

What You'll Do

Operate forklifts safely : You will move, stage, and store steel coils and finished goods; complete and log daily PIT inspections. Keep machines productive : Align orders / picklists per machine schedule, empty scrap tubs, clear finished product, align orders / picklists per machine schedule. Expedite materials based on customer priorities; support crane operations and Shipping / Receiving as required. Use IT systems (Oracle) to locate, transact, and reconcile inventory; maintain accurate labels and picklists. Contribute to CI : Use daily transformation tools; raise hazards / ideas; help standardize work. Own your area : Keep aisles clear, materials stacked / tagged and housekeep to 5S standards. All other duties as assigned to support safe, reliable throughput.

What You Bring

Safety mindset : Complete daily equipment inspections, follow job instructions and standard operating procedures; identify and fix the operation when something's not right. Detail & pace : Places coils precisely, works efficiently without cutting corners. Team player : Clear communication including hand signals and radio etiquette; supports all machines and operations throughout the facility. Tech basics : Comfortable with evolving technology (Oracle a plus). Attendance & reliability : Strong attendance recordthis role supports live production.

Nice to Have

Steel / coil or heavy manufacturing experience. Overhead crane exposure. Current PIT certification (we also train / recertify).

Physical & Work Environment

Lift / pull up to ~35 lbs. occasionally; frequent sitting on equipment; bending / twisting / standing. Indoor mill environment : required PPE provided (safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, etc.).

Pay & Benefits

$21$26 / hr. depending on experience + afternoon / midnight shift premium

Overtime pay : Time and a half after 40 hours, double time after 48 hours. Paid vacation + 11 paid holidays. Day 1 benefits : Medical, dental, vision, life insurance (we cover 87% of medical costs!). 401(k) : 3% automatic company contribution - plus match up to 2%. Quarterly profit-sharing : Average annual payout of $6,000$10,000. $180 boot allowance. Tuition reimbursement + $5,000 adoption benefit. Free coffee, hot drinks, on-site barbershop, and fitness center.

Important : All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Worthington Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.