Job Description

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.