Billet Loading Operator

North American Stainless; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless is seeking a general labor/operator to load billets onto the furnace charge table and keep the area clean, following the rolling schedule. The role includes locating billets in the yard, performing checklists, and assisting with safety duties.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, and communicate effectively to report issues to supervision. This is a plant-based, on-site position requiring adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to learn, adapt and retain information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Load billets onto the furnace charge table according to the rolling schedule.
• Locate billets in the billet yard and retrieve them for loading.
• Perform required checklists and maintain housekeeping.
• Operate cranes and forklifts as necessary.
• Inform supervisor and group leader of issues needing address.
• Follow health, safety and environmental rules and PPE requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position's purposes is to load billets onto the furnace charge table in the order set out in the rolling schedule, as well as maintain cleanliness of area and inform supervisor and group leader of issues that need to be addressed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work from the rolling schedule
• Locate and retrieve billets from the billet yard
• Load billets onto the furnace charge table
• Performa all required checklists
• Dump scrap
• Empty dust hoppers for saw and stand 1
• General Housekeeping
• Operate Cranes as necessary
• Operate Forklifts as necessary

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Mobility in plant
• While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand,
• walk, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability with or without correction
• Communication abilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Follow Company safety rules
• Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately

• Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
• Safety shoes
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Hard Hat

Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:

• Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with

company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.

• Fire Retardant clothing
• Acid PPE
• Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy

• Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
• Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
• Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
• Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
• Abiding by all security procedures
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
• Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills