Forklift / Scale Operator

Commercial Metals; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage

Day 1 PTO

4.5% 401(k) match

Lifestyle Benefit $500

Bonuses

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Commercial Metals is seeking a reliable operator to run production equipment, handle heavy materials, and support daily manufacturing activities. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be prepared to lift up to 50 lbs, work in varying weather, and continuously improve processes alongside the team.

Qualifications

• Ability to change priorities quickly and work under time constraints.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive motions involving wrists/hands.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Stand for duration of shift and perform physical tasks.
• Work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment according to procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Follow CMC safety programs and culture.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Hydraulic crane operation

Customer service

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Any other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows safety regulations
• Operates production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture

What You'll Need

• Ability to change priorities quickly, work effectively under time constraints and contribute to the team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including finger movement, and twisting or pressure involving the wrists/hands
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to stand for duration of shift; frequent physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs or reaching to work with equipment throughout the entire shift
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Exceptional customer service skills required
• Experience in either recycling or manufacturing environment preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience operating heavy equipment required
• Minimum 1 year experience operating hydraulic cranes required

Your Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.