Description

Slitter Operator / Slitter Crew

Granite City, Illinois | 3rd Shift

Experienced Slitter Operators and Slitter Crew — We Want You!

Granite City Processing (formerly Heidtman Steel) is growing, and we’re looking for experienced steel processing professionals to join our 3rd shift team.

If you already know your way around a slitter line, slitter setup, steel processing equipment, and the demands of a production environment, this is an opportunity to put your experience to work with a company that values skilled employees and offers competitive pay, bonuses, and outstanding benefits.

Competitive Pay + Incentives

Slitter Operator Starting Wage: $23.77/hr + bonuses and shift premium

Slitter Crew Starting Wage: $21.54/hr + bonuses and shift premium

Monthly Production Incentive Bonus: 2025 average was 15.13% (Based on $23.77 per hour, that is an additional $3.59!)
3rd Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr
Opportunities to increase your earnings through experience, performance, and production incentives

We’re Looking for People Who Know Slitting

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with:

Slitter line operation
Slitter setups and changeovers
Steel processing
Coil handling and material movement
Operating overhead cranes
Forklifts and other material handling equipment
Reading production specifications and following quality requirements
Working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced steel processing environment

If you’ve been part of a slitter crew before, you already understand the importance of precision, teamwork, quality, and keeping the line running. That experience is valuable here.

Why Granite City Processing?

We’re a family-owned company with more than 70 years in the steel industry, and we believe experienced employees are a key part of our success.

We offer a stable work environment where you can use your skills, earn competitive wages, and build a long-term career.

Outstanding Benefits

Illinois Paid Time Off — prorated 40 hours during your first year, 40 hours annually thereafter
Vacation after 1 year of service
Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage
401(k) with 4% company match
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Health club reimbursement
Work boot reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Short-term & long-term disability
Life insurance
And more!

Put Your Slitting Experience to Work

If you’re an experienced Slitter Operator or Slitter Crew member looking for a company where your skills are recognized and your hard work is rewarded, we want to hear from you.

Join Granite City Processing and bring your experience to a team that knows the value of skilled steel processing professionals.

Apply today!

EEO

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

You should be computer-literate to maintain the associated production documents. Experience driving a forklift, overhead crane, material handler, and steel handler experience is desired. This is a physically demanding job which requires standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and the ability to move up to 50 lbs.

Prior experience in machine operation and/or steel manufacturing experience is preferred for Slitter Opportunities