Production Associate

Scott Steel; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Steel in Piqua, OH is seeking a Production Associate to support steel slitting operations. You will handle receiving, stacking, storing, shipping, and transferring materials, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires basic math/reading, problem solving, initiative, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience is preferred, with forklift operation skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting with safety awareness.
• High initiative and personal accountability.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and consistent work patterns.
• Warehouse, production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer data entry.
• Mechanical aptitude and safety-consciousness.
• Ability to learn and operate forklift and warehouse equipment.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Overhead cranes experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Follow plant safety rules and procedures.
• Follow setup and operating procedures for accuracy and quality.
• Run entry-level equipment and complete processes per SOPs.
• Process, package and ship orders accurately.
• Inspect products for defects and damages.
• Examine outgoing shipments.
• Receive, unload and store incoming inventory.
• Check, verify and fill customer invoices.
• Perform cleanup in production areas.
• Suggest improvements to plant procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Problem solving

Initiative & accountability

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Data entry

Safety practices

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Mechanically inclined

Safety & quality conscious

Learn and operate forklift

Overhead cranes experience

Precision instruments experience

Tools

ERP system

Forklift

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Piqua, OH 45356

Job Purpose

As a Production Associate, you are responsible for all job activities required to support production processes. These activities may include but are not limited to:

• Receiving, stacking, storing, shipping, and transferring of all material and supplies
• Banding of material off machines
• Material identification
• Inspecting for quality conformance
• Use of internal ERP system to receive and track use of material

Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Learn, understand, and follow all plant safety rules, policies and procedures
• Follow all set-up and operational procedures to ensure accuracy and quality
• Run entry-level equipment and ensure all processes are completed per standard operating procedures
• Process, package and ship orders accurately
• Inspect products for defects and damages
• Examine outgoing shipments
• Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately
• Check, verify and fill customer invoices
• Perform clean-up activities in production areas as assigned.
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize plant procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The position will be in steel slitting facility using machines, hand tools, and forklifts. The shop floor is not climate controlled, so at times it will be hot/cold. Proper PPE is required, including steel/composite toed shoes, arm guards, gloves, and safety glasses.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on computers.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery.

Direct reports

None

EEO/AAP Statement

Scott Steel provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsEducation, Experience, Skills, Abilities, or Other Characteristics

• Basic math & reading skills
• Possess good problem solving and troubleshooting skills and safety practices
• Possess a high level of initiative and personal accountability
• Ability to perform in a fast paced work environment
• Attention to detail and consistent work patterns
• Experience in a warehouse, production or manufacturing environment preferred
• Basic computer program knowledge for data entry
• Mechanically inclined, production oriented, and safety and quality conscious
• Ability to learn and operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Forklifts Certification a plus but not required
• Overhead cranes experience a plus but not required
• Previous experience with precision instruments a plus but not required