Production Operator

BlueScope; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

BlueScope is hiring a Warehouse/Material Handler in Tacoma, WA to load, unload, and move materials in a fast-paced production setting. You will operate a forklift and assist with crane tasks while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of experience in a high-volume environment; forklift certification is preferred. Excellent benefits include a 401k and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume production environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials from containers using appropriate tools.
• Monitor quality of material picked from lines and staged in the yard.
• Document and track movement of material per plant SOPs.
• Assist machine operators with die/raft changes.
• Follow safety rules and maintain good housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Company Description

Coated Products North America (CPNA) is part of the BlueScope group of companies located in 12 countries and employs over 14,000 employees. As a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions, principally focused on the global building and construction industry, we believe that our people are our strength. Having a diverse and inclusive workplace enables us to improve our capability and ensure continued, sustainable success.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all job functions considering your safety and the safety of fellow employees as the highest priority.
• Loads and unloads material into and from a variety of containers including but not limited to trucks, conveyors, racks, and/or pallets; utilizes appropriate tools to accomplish tasks.
• Monitor the quality of the material that is picked from the lines and staged in the yard.
• Document and track movement of material as outlined in the plant SOP’s.
• Practices good housekeeping habits.
• Assist machine operators as needed with die/raft changes.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations to include good housekeeping.
• Subject to all miscellaneous work-related duties requested by immediate supervisor.
• Employees must follow all company rules and regulations.

Minimum Required Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a high-volume production environment

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating a forklift and overhead crane.
• Experience with shipping and material handling duties.
• Forklift certification.

Working Conditions/Special Notes

• The physical demands of this position are limited to those found in a normal warehouse/production environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, lift, carry, use the hands to manipulate objects, bend, look and see.
• The employee is frequently required to push, pull, twist, turn, talk, hear, reach above the shoulder and/or outward, and drive power equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, squat, type, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee must routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• The work environment is constrained to a standard, unconditioned warehouse and production space.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to falling objects, floor hazards, machine hazards, and hazards associated with driving a forklift.

Salary Range

Actual base rate of pay will be dependent on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.

Arbitration Notice

Steelscape LLC (and its related BlueScope companies) requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment‑related disputes between you and the Company will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. The agreement also includes a class and collective action waiver, meaning claims must be brought on an individual basis.

Applicants may review a copy of the agreement upon request prior to signing.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.