Production Associate

Company: Worthington Steel
Location: Rome
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Worthington Steel is looking to add a Production Associate to our team. The Production Associate performs a combination of production tasks which may include, but not limited to, loading machinery, positioning work, setting up jobs, removing parts and waste, adjusting and operating machinery. This role also assists the Operator with job duties. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, problem solver who has a strong work ethic to improve quality and production levels of systems and equipment. We train on the job so manufacturing experience is not required.
Worthington Steel is a global metals manufacturer serving growing end markets including automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, and many other markets. Here in Rome, we make tight tolerance steel coils which are used primarily in the automotive industry. Sounds cool, right? It gets better. We put our people first and operate under the guiding principle of the Golden Rule - treating others the way we would want to be treated. We have a team-oriented culture with development opportunities and the ability for individuals to grow within our organization.
If you're still wondering why, you should join our team, here's a quick list of reasons:

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• Competitive pay based upon your skillset and experience (minimum starting pay at $20/hr.) + $1.50 shift premium for 2nd shift
  
• Benefits start Day 1 - medical, dental, vision, life, and 401k (company pays 87% of total medical costs)
  
• 401k - 3% company contribution with no required employee contribution, additional 2% match
  
• Performance-based pay increases
  
• Overtime is paid at time and one half; double time is paid after 48 hours weekly.
  
• We are a profit-sharing company - you benefit as the company benefits with quarterly profit-sharing checks!
  
• $180 boot allowance
  
• Full Tuition reimbursement
  
• $5,000 adoption benefit
  
• Free coffee & hot drinks
  
• Paid Vacation
  
• 11 Paid Holidays
  
• Need a haircut? We have a barbershop on site.
  
• Want to get a quick work-out in? We have an on-site fitness center.
  
  Responsibilities
  
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  • Observes machine processing for proper functioning and production of parts.
    
  • Loads and unloads their assigned machine and packs product for the forklift.
    
  • Performs visual and/or manual inspection to determine if part is meeting quality standards using measuring tools or fixtures as needed.
    
  • Completes required paperwork.
    
  • Assists operator in operations.
    
  • Other duties as assigned.
    
    Desired Experience
    
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    • Able to follow verbal and written instructions
      
    • Basic math skills
      
    • Able to communicate effectively
      
    • Must be able to stand for extended period of time and exert moderate to heavy physical effort with a maximum lifting requirement of 35 pounds
      
    • Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds
      
    • Must be available for work on any shift or shift rotation/work schedule as needed by the company
      
    • Required OSHA safety training provided
      
      Available shifts
      
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      • Regular 1st shift hours 7am-3pm M-F / Overtime hours 5am-3pm
        
      • Regular 2nd Shift hours 3pm-11pm M-F / Overtime hours 3pm-1am
        
      • Saturday overtime as needed and scheduled in advance
        
        Salary Range: $20.00-$23.40/hr.

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