Production Associate

Himes Holdings; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

PTO

401k with company match

Job summary

A reputable contractor company in Ghent, KY, is seeking Team Members to perform general labor operations and operate various equipment such as forklifts and skid steers. Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-oriented, and willing to learn and adapt. The position offers competitive pay and benefits starting after specified employment periods. If you have a positive attitude and a commitment to safety, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with us.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and control 85 pounds throughout the shift.
• Must have Leather, Steel Toe / Metatarsal Guard Boots.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment for labor operations.
• Follow safety training and guidelines.
• Contribute to recycling materials for stainless steel manufacturing.

Skills

Commitment to Safety

Dependability

Ability to operate equipment

Flexibility & Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

Skid steers

Forklifts

Excavators

Job description

Starting Pay: $20-$22/hr

Location: Ghent, KY 41045

At Calvert Steel Contracting LLC, is seeking Team Members who possess the ability to function in general labor operations, operate equipment, this may include skid steers, forklifts, roll off trucks, banding machines, excavators, and off-road articulated trucks. Additionally, they could operate an oxygen/magnesium cutting torch, cutting large pieces of scrap steel materials.

Calvert Steel, a subsidiary of Himes Holdings Inc., is an onsite contractor with North American Stainless (NAS). We provide services that assist with recycling materials to be repurposed in the stainless‑steel manufacturing process.

At Himes Holdings Inc., we have enjoyed more than 80 years of successful growth and innovation in multiple industries. We are proud of our family‑owned heritage, and believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Headquartered in northern Indiana, we provide our employees with resources, tools, and training to be prepared to deliver value to our customers and our community through best‑in‑class services and products.

What is expected of you to bring to the job:

• Commitment to Safety.
• Dependability, Attentiveness, Committed, Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Positive Attitude, Self‑Motivated, Flexibility & Adaptability with assignments, Team worker and Willingness to take direction and learn new skills as employer requests. Priorities change at times based on our customers’ needs and we must accept that we need to pivot / rotate to other tasks / jobs when this occurs.
• Pass Pre‑Employment Drug Screening.
• Pre‑employment requirement you must have Leather, Steel Toe / Metatarsal Guard Boots, these are required to enter the site.
• Complete NAS Safety training for onsite access allowing you receive NAS access badge (Drivers License required)
• Understanding & acceptance of this condition of employment, we work a rotational schedule which includes weekends, specifically Saturdays and Sundays, when scheduled you are expected to be at work. Willing to work overtime as needed. (With little notice at times.)
• Ability to be on your feet 8+ hours per day and work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and maintain control of 85 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
• Experience is preferred but not required. Ability to operate equipment, this may include skid steers, forklifts, roll off trucks, banding machines, excavators, off‑road articulated trucks.
• Specific to Lancing Operations as follows. Ability to operate an oxygen/magnesium cutting torch, cutting large pieces of scrap steel materials.
• Specific to Lancing Operations. You must maintain a clean‑shaven face for filter mask seal. Be fit tested for respirator and pass breathing test. Have Chromium Level testing regularly (blood test) pre‑qualification.

What we provide:

• Insurance benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Additional benefits start as soon as the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment.
  • PTO, 401k w/ company match, Holiday pay, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Referral Bonus etc.
• Company provided uniforms, and Safety Boot program (yearly) upon 60 days of employment.
• Hands on training for assigned job duties. (Lancers with appointed company (Lead) Lancer.
• Training and review of Job Safety Assessments (JSA) / SOP required.
• Company provided site required PPE (1st day of employment).
• Additional job site training to equip staff for growth as opportunities are available.

At Calvert Steel Contracting LLC, we are interested in employees who understand that it is best to be cross trained across our company’s responsibilities to our customers. We are looking for people who will agree to learn to all positions as the opportunity or need arises based on current staffing and internal growth of staff and or the company. Willingness to learn jobs as they pertain to various areas within our spectrum of work is a key asset of our ideal candidates. If you are not interested in cross training and we reach out for pre‑screening, we will discuss with you whether there is an option for you within our team. The description in “expected of you to bring to the job” below is based on individuals who understand we are seeking applicants willing to cross train.

We offer unlimited career potential, top‑of‑the-line training and other great benefits.