Plant Operations Worker - Portage, Indiana

Reliance, Inc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Benefits start Day 31

Growth opportunities

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Feralloy Corporation in Portage, Indiana seeks motivated individuals with steel manufacturing or warehouse experience to join our team. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive hourly pay and bonus opportunities.

You will package materials per shop orders, maintain inventory counts, and inspect and measure materials across production and shipping. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Overtime availability required.
• Experience in steel manufacturing or warehouse work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package materials per shop orders and instructions.
• Maintain inventory counts for supplies.
• Inspect and measure materials across production and shipping.
• Perform production and shipping duties as assigned.

Skills

Packaging

Inventory control

Inspection

Safety first

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

Job Summary

Join theFeralloyFamily – Where Steel Meets Opportunity!

Who We Are:

Founded in 1954, FeralloyCorporation is one of the nation’s leading high-volume steel processing companies. From our headquarters in Chicago, weoperate11 processing centers across the U.S. and Mexico, delivering high-quality tempered, stretched, and slit steel products to manufacturers and producers.

Why JoinFeralloy?

• Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities
• Benefits Begin on Day 31 of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Family-oriented culture

Pay: $23.17- $29.00 per hour (Depending on Experience and On-Site Interview)

Physical Requirements

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

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

WhatWe’reLooking For:

We’re seeking motivated individuals with experience in steel manufacturing or general warehouse work.

Responsibilities:

• Package materials strictly adhering to shop orders, packaging profiles, or custom instructions.
• Maintaininventory counts for essential supplies (banding, seals, edge protectors, paper separators, skids).
• Inspect and measure materials using required tools across both production and shipping departments.
• Perform other production and shippingdutiesassigned by supervisors or managers.

Competencies:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety at all times.
• Positive attitude, robust work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.

Required Skills

Education: High School Diploma or GEDrequired.

Availability: Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Communication & Literacy:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and shipping documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to complete production paperwork, inspection reports, and respond quickly to real-time situations.

Mathematical & Measurement Skills:

• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret a standard tape measure.

Problem Solving:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.

Physical Demands:

Frequent standing, walking, bending,lifting, and reaching.