Metal Handler | Forklift Operator | 3rd Shift

Charter Automotive; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time work

Weekly paychecks

Bonuses

Full Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is hiring for a Metal Handler to join our production team on the 3rd shift (8pm–6am, 10 hours).

Responsibilities include transporting molten iron using forklifts, sampling for temperature and composition, supporting tapping, slagging, and chipping, and maintaining schedules. Strong reading, math, and basic thermometry skills are needed; forklift experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to read thermometers and record data.
• Nice to have manufacturing experience in an industrial setting.
• Nice to have forklift operation experience.

Responsibilities

• Transport molten iron via forklift, 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.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Forklift operation

Manufacturing experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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! Location: 1800 W Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098 Shift: 3rd shift - 8pm - 6am (10 hour shifts) Pay: starting at $26.50 (Base pay: 24.25 + Shift premium $2.25 = 26.50/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.

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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.
• Nice to have's: Forklift operation experience.

Charter Casting is formerly Charter Dura-Bar #Chartercasting The 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).

OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a group of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family.

WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members. We believe in mutual trust. Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service. We are in this together. Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together. We are committed to your future. The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future. We celebrate you. We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed.

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