Plant Operations Worker - Perry, Ohio

Reliance, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Feralloy Corporation, a leading steel processing company, is seeking a full-time Crane Operator at our Kentucky site. Safety is a priority; you will perform required equipment inspections, assist production across lines, and help meet daily goals. Pay: $20.00 per hour.

Join a team that values reliability, hands-on work, and opportunities for growth. You will work with cranes, forklifts, and material handling as you support stretchers, levelers, shears, and packaging operations to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Experience in steel processing, manufacturing, or warehouse environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to work night or overnight shifts as needed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist operations across multiple production lines, including stretcher, leveler, shear, and packaging areas.
• Monitor material during production and report defects or issues.
• Prepare and verify materials before production, including checking work orders, dimensions, and specifications.
• Measure materials using micrometers and tape measures to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with feeding coils into production lines and ensuring proper alignment and positioning.
• Support operators during line runs by monitoring material flow and assisting with adjustments.
• Perform blocking, stacking, and packaging preparation tasks as required.
• Band, tag, and identify finished materials in accordance with work orders and production requirements.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of production equipment and material staging areas.
• Maintain proper material handling using cranes, forklifts, and other equipment as required.
• Perform sample cutting and assist with quality testing procedures when needed.
• Identify and report nonconforming materials and follow proper procedures for handling and documentation.
• Follow all procedures for stopping production lines safely, including emergency stop situations.
• Perform daily equipment and tool inspections and report any unsafe conditions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with production reporting as required.

Skills

Steel experience

Safety-focused

Detail-oriented

Team player

Night shifts available

Job description

Job Summary

Founded in 1954, Feralloy Corporation has grown to become one of the country's largest high-volume steel processing companies delivering quality tempered, stretched, and slit products. From our Chicago headquarters, we operate a network of steel processing centers throughout the U.S. and Mexico that provide value-added processing of hot rolled, pickled, cold rolled, and coated sheet products to manufacturers and producers.

Feralloy is a proud member of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., which allows us to provide key benefits and opportunities to better serve our employees and customers.

We are seeking a full-time Crane Operator to join our fast-paced steel service center. Safety is our number one priority, and team members are expected to follow all safety procedures, perform required equipment inspections, and work with plant personnel to achieve daily production goals.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Assist operations across multiple production lines, including stretcher, leveler, shear, and packaging areas
• Monitor material during production to ensure quality standards are met and report defects or issues
• Prepare and verify materials prior to production, including checking work orders, dimensions, and specifications
• Measure materials using tools such as micrometers and tape measures to ensure accuracy
• Assist with feeding coils into production lines and ensuring proper alignment and positioning
• Support operators during line runs by monitoring material flow and assisting with adjustments
• Perform blocking, stacking, and packaging preparation tasks as required
• Band, tag, and identify finished materials in accordance with work orders and production requirements
• Assist with setup and breakdown of production equipment and material staging areas
• Maintain proper material handling using cranes, forklifts, and other equipment as required
• Perform sample cutting and assist with quality testing procedures when needed
• Identify and report nonconforming materials and follow proper procedures for handling and documentation
• Follow all procedures for stopping production lines safely, including emergency stop situations
• Perform daily equipment and tool inspections and report any unsafe conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist with production reporting as required

Required Skills

• Experience in a steel processing, manufacturing, or warehouse environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow established procedures.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Willingness to work night or overnight shifts as needed.

Why Join Feralloy?

• Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities
• Learning multiple positions, will increase hourly pay
• Benefits Begin on Day 31 of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match)
• Accrue PTO (Paid Time Off) Day 1 of Employment
• Family-oriented culture
• Opportunities for growth and advancement