Laborer Prod Srv

Phoenix Global; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Phoenix Global in Ghent, KY is seeking a Laborer to support steel mill operations and maintenance tasks. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient operations in a demanding industrial environment.

You will perform cleaning, fueling, greasing, and assist with equipment operations, with physical work and a strong focus on PPE compliance. This full-time position requires reliability and a willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Willingness to work in a steel mill environment.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Clean cat walks, stairs, and screens using a shovel and other equipment.
• Climb stairs and ladders as needed.
• Grease and fuel equipment.
• Perform various manual tasks such as lifting and moving.
• Serve as a spotter or safety person.
• Maintain full range of motion to use tools.
• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods.
• Operate skid steer, man lift, and forklift when required.
• Check blind spots and assist with safety checks.
• Lift and operate handheld portable fire extinguisher.
• Support and improve overall team operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Ghent, KY, US

Position Title: Laborer

Reports To: Mill Services/ Production Manager

Location: Ghent, KY

Overview of Position

The Laborer plays a vital role in maintaining safe, clean, and efficient operations within the Steel Mill environment. This position involves performing a variety of physical and manual tasks to support the job site, including cleaning, fueling, greasing, and assisting with equipment operations. This role requires strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills, along with the ability to work in physically demanding and industrial conditions. The ideal candidate is safety-oriented, dependable, and willing to contribute wherever needed to support overall mill operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clean cat walks, stairs, and screens using a shovel and other various equipment
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• Grease and fuel equipment
• Perform all types of manual tasks such as lifting and moving
• Serve as a spotter or safety man
• Must have full range of motion to use tools as necessary
• Must be able to be on their feet or seated for extended periods of time
• Employee must be able to walk distances of up to 1/2 miles or less to and from equipment
• May operate a skid steer, man lift, and forklift
• Possess range of motion to check blind spots
• Lift and operate handheld portable fire extinguisher
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving

This job takes place in a Steel Mill setting, requiring a sense of high-level safety reverence using the required PPE for the environment.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen in potentially noisy indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on both flat and uneven surfaces, sit, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the employee to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Phoenix Global provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. This includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.

We also provide a variety of supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.

This document in no way states nor implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position.