Metal Handler - 2nd Shift

Charter Manufacturing Company; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Bonuses

Full benefits package

401(k) match up to 7%

PTO

Uniforms & PPE provided

Job summary

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is hiring for a Metal Handler on the 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm). The entry hourly rate starts at 24.25 base plus a 1.50 shift premium, totaling 25.75 per hour. We offer full benefits, weekly pay, bonuses, and ample growth opportunities in a family-owned environment.

This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to read instruc­tions and thermometers. Forklift experience is a plus; PPE and uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read thermometers and record data.

Responsibilities

• Transport molten iron and materials as directed by production leads.
• Sample molten iron for temperature and composition.
• Support tapping, slagging, and chipping operations.
• Maintain production schedules and communicate progress clearly.

Skills

Read instructions

Basic math

Thermometer reading

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Metal Handler - 2nd Shift# Careers at Charter Manufacturing## Metal Handler - 2nd ShiftApply: Charter Dura-Bar - Woodstock, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R08259## Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!**Charter Casting - Woodstock is Hiring in Production!** **WE ARE GROWING - JOIN OUR NEWLY CREATED 2nd SHIFT** **Location:** 1800 W Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098**Shift:** 2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm**Pay:** starting at $25.75 (Base pay: 24.25 + Shift premium $1.50 = 25.75/hr) Want to see what our jobs are like? Check out our YouTube for quick 60 second videos to envision yourself building a career with us. **Metal Handler:** **http://youtu.be/ko\\_exVg3-cw?si=5-OMQJ5p-JceGN8\\_** **Build a career at a company that supports you. We offer:*** **Full time work with stable hours -** Family owned business* Weekly paychecks - **Get paid every Thursday!*** **Bonuses**-quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus* **Full Benefits package** - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting **within 31 days*** **Pride - we make products that build, feed & defend America!*** Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays* All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots!* Our culture - **we prioritize safety**, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement* **Growth opportunities** - Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development, GED program* Fun team events like family picnics & holiday parties* Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more!**What you would do:*** Transport molten iron via forklift (of all sizes), wheeled containers, or by carrying from holding vessels to/from bar lines and melt deck.* Sample molten iron for temperature and composition within tolerances.* Support team with tapping, slagging, and chipping operations.* Maintain production schedules and communicate effectively.* Add various alloys to molten iron per work order instructions.* Clean molten iron from used ladles.* Communicate progress to other shifts verbally or in writing.* Manage time to deliver molten iron to bar lines and melt deck at appropriate intervals.* Recognize abnormalities with molten iron and equipment and report findings to Lead and/or Maintenance team members.* Work effectively in teams within and outside the department.. **Physical aspects of the role:*** Frequent foot use, lifting up to 20 lbs, hand use, sitting, and standing.* Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling, reaching, complex neck/spinal motion, and walking.* Minimal carrying, climbing, lifting up to 70 lbs, and below waist level work. **What you bring:*** High School Diploma or GED equivalent (GEDWorks program eligible).* Ability to read and understand instructions.* Ability to perform basic math.* Ability to read thermometers and record data. **Nice to have's:*** Manufacturing experience in an industrial setting.* Forklift operation experience. **Charter Casting is formerly Charter Dura-Bar**#CharterCastingThe entry hourly rate for this position is $24.25 per hour. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).