Production Associate: 2nd/3rd Shift with Day 1 Benefits

Worthington Industries Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Quarterly profit sharing

Paid training

Boot allowance

On-site fitness center

Barbershop

Career development

Job summary

Worthington Steel is seeking a Production Associate for 2nd and 3rd shifts to help produce high-quality steel products for North America. You will join a team that operates safely, moves materials throughout the plant, and maintains production throughput.

Training starts immediately with paid instruction; 90‑day first-shift training followed by transition to 2nd or 3rd shift. Opportunities for career development and advancement are highlighted in the role.

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.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, construction, farming, military, or other industrial environments is a plus (preferred).
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other industrial equipment is preferred, but training is provided.

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

Tape measure

Basic math

Lifting 50 lbs

Shift flexibility

Background check

Drug screen

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Worthington Steel is seeking a Production Associate for 2nd and 3rd shifts to help produce high-quality steel products for North America. You will join a team that operates safely, moves materials throughout the plant, and maintains production throughput.

Training starts immediately with paid instruction; 90‑day first-shift training followed by transition to 2nd or 3rd shift. Opportunities for career development and advancement are highlighted in the role.