Production Worker

Salit Steel; Welland; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salit Steel in Welland, ON is seeking a Production Worker to operate shop equipment and prepare steel orders for delivery. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adherence to safety practices in a non-climate controlled environment.

Shift work is required at the Welland facility, and candidates must follow work instructions, assist with overhead cranes, and maintain a clean, organized workspace while upholding Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Reading a tape measure
• Working in a team environment
• Clear communication in English
• Demonstrated ethics and integrity
• Ability to read and understand English
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks

Responsibilities

• Operates machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Identify and retrieve structural steel/rebar from warehouse racks to fill orders
• Feeding and unloading processing machines
• Ensure machine guards are in place and material is handled in a safe manner
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment as specified
• Operation of Overhead Cranes (Training certification required prior to operating)
• Operation of Cutting Saws, Rebar Benders and Shears ( Training Provided)
• Use of a measuring tape to check material lengths and bends in Rebar Steel
• Follow work instructions, procedures and adhere to Company policies and rules
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions of which you are aware
• Maintaining regular attendance, arriving for scheduled shift on-time
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to the requirements of section 28 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Skills

Tape measure reading

Teamwork

Communication

Ethics and integrity

Reading English

Standing / stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Overhead Crane

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Worker is primarily responsible for the operation of various shop equipment in order to prepare steel orders for delivery to Salit customers, on time and in compliance with company and customer requirements for quality, in a safe and efficient manner.

This position is stationed in our Welland Facility, 90 Centre Street, Welland. Shift work is required for this position.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Operates machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Identify and retrieve structural steel/rebar from warehouse racks to fill orders
• Feeding and unloading processing machines
• Ensure machine guards are in place and material is handled in a safe manner
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment as specified
• Operation of Overhead Cranes (Training certification required prior to operating)
• Operation of Cutting Saws, Rebar Benders and Shears ( Training Provided)
• Use of a measuring tape to check material lengths and bends in Rebar Steel
• Follow work instructions, procedures and adhere to Company policies and rules
• Report any unsafe acts or conditions of which you are aware
• Maintaining regular attendance, arriving for scheduled shift on-time
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Adhere to the requirements of section 28 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a non-climate controlled environment. Temperatures will fluctuate in accordance with the weather and the season. Employees are to dress appropriately for the weather conditions.

Continuous walking, standing

Occasional heavy lifting – Employees are to use two man lift techniques or other lifting devices for loads that exceed their ability to lift safely (eg. Overhead Crane)

Working in the yards and shops with the steel is dirty, so wear suitable clothing.

Physical Requirements

Able to work on your feet – repetitive standing / walking

Lifting up to 50 lbs ( 23kg)

Must wear hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, safety boots

Works independently and in a team environment

Hand-eye coordination

Accountability and dependability

Direct Reports

None

Core Competencies

• Able to stand, bend and lift
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Read and write English
• Working in a team
• Basic math skills (add, subtract and simple fractions)
• Ethics and Integrity
• Communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or construction environment (2 – 3 years)
• High School Diploma/ GED equivalent
• Approved safety footwear is required
• Previous overhead crane or fork truck operating experience is an asset