Plant Operations Worker - Portage, Indiana at Reliance Steel & Aluminum, Portage, IN
Plant Operations Worker - Portage, Indiana at Reliance Steel & Aluminum in Portage, IN. $23.17 to $29 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.
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Job Summary
Join the Feralloy Family – Where Steel Meets Opportunity!
Who We Are:
Founded in 1954, Feralloy Corporation is one of the nation’s leading high-volume steel processing companies. From our headquarters in Chicago, we operate 11 processing centers across the U.S. and Mexico, delivering high-quality tempered, stretched, and slit steel products to manufacturers and producers.
Why Join Feralloy?
- Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities
- Benefits Begin on Day 31 of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match)
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Family-oriented culture
Pay: $23.17 - $29.00 per hour (Depending on Experience and On-Site Interview)
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching
Function in the Job
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Function
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking motivated individuals with experience in steel manufacturing or general warehouse work.
Responsibilities:
- Package materials strictly adhering to shop orders, packaging profiles, or custom instructions.
- Maintain inventory counts for essential supplies (banding, seals, edge protectors, paper separators, skids).
- Inspect and measure materials using required tools across both production and shipping departments.
- Perform other production and shipping duties assigned by supervisors or managers.
Competencies:
- Strong commitment to workplace safety at all times.
- Positive attitude, robust work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.
Required Skills
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Availability: Must be available to work overtime as needed.
Communication & Literacy:
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and shipping documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to complete production paperwork, inspection reports, and respond quickly to real-time situations.
Mathematical & Measurement Skills:
- Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to accurately read and interpret a standard tape measure.
Problem Solving: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.