Production Associate | 2nd & 3rd Shift

Worthington Steel; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Quarterly profit sharing

Paid training

Boot allowance

On-site fitness center and barbershop

401(k)

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Production Associate to support 2nd and 3rd shifts, helping produce high-quality steel products for automotive and other industries. You will learn on the job and work with a safety‑minded team to keep production running smoothly.

Starting pay is competitive with a $1.50/hour shift differential and Day 1 benefits. Training is provided, and there are opportunities for career advancement within a people‑focused organization.

Qualifications

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical work.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Move, stage, and handle steel safely.
• Package, band, weigh, and inspect finished products.
• Load and unload production equipment.
• Perform quality checks to ensure product excellence.
• Work safely while meeting production goals.

Skills

Dependable attendance

Reading tape measure

Basic math skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Safety minded

Forklift operation

Overhead cranes

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead cranes

Job description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Looking for a stable manufacturing career where your hard work is valued?

Job Description

Production Associate | 2nd & 3rd Shift

Join Worthington Steel and earn competitive pay, Day 1 benefits, quarterly profit sharing, paid training, and opportunities to build a long-term career. Many of our supervisors and leaders started in this very role.

Looking for a stable manufacturing career where your hard work is valued?

We are looking for dependable, safety-minded, and ready to learn individuals.

This opportunity is available for new external applicants only.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting at $20.00/hour, with higher starting pay based on manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, or equipment operation experience
• $1.50/hour shift differential
• Quarterly profit sharing and attendance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting Day 1
• 401(k)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (double time after 48 hours)
• Paid training
• Boot allowance
• On-site fitness center and barbershop
• Career development and advancement opportunities

Why Worthington Steel

At Worthington Steel, the only thing stronger than steel is our people.

We're a people-first company built on the Golden Rule, treating others with respect and doing the right thing. We invest in our employees, promote from within, and provide opportunities to learn new skills and build lasting careers.

Schedule

• Paid first-shift training (700 a.m. to 300 p.m.) for approximately 90 days
• Transition to one of the following shifts
• 2nd Shift 300 p.m. to 1100 p.m.
• 3rd Shift 1100 p.m. to 700 a.m.
• 8-hour shifts with a paid lunch

What You'll Do

As a Production Associate, you'll help produce high-quality steel products used by leading automotive manufacturers across North America.

Every day, you'll work with your team to safely operate equipment, move materials throughout the facility, inspect finished products, and keep production running efficiently.

Responsibilities Include

• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes
• Move, stage, and handle steel safely
• Package, band, weigh, and inspect finished products
• Load and unload production equipment
• Perform quality checks to ensure product excellence
• Work safely while meeting production goals

You’ll receive hands‑on training from experienced team members who are committed to helping you succeed.

Required Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical work
• Reliable transportation is required, as this facility is not accessible by public transportation, walking, or biking
• Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Preferred Experience

• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, construction, farming, military, or other industrial environments is a plus
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other industrial equipment is preferred, but we'll provide training for motivated candidates

What To Expect

We move quickly! Qualified candidates can expect to hear from our recruiting team within 1 to 2 business days to schedule a brief phone interview.

About Us

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align.

At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSEWS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.