Forklift Operator- (Day & Midnight Shifts)

Forklift Operator- Days or Midnights

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

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 record-this 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.