Production Steel Handlers - 2nd & 3rd Shift (multiple openings)

Heidtman Steel Products, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Work boot reimbursement

Job summary

Granite City Processing (formerly Heidtman Steel) is growing; we’re seeking hard-working Steel Handlers to join our 2nd shift team in Granite City, Illinois. You’ll work with steel products and material handling equipment, moving materials safely, efficiently, and accurately.

Starting pay is $20.51/hr with shift premiums and opportunities for monthly incentives; 2025 bonus average is 15.13%. This role offers a clear path to a long-term career in the steel industry.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material handling equipment.
• Experience with steel processing equipment or manufacturing machinery is preferred.
• Physically capable to move up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle steel products safely and efficiently.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain accuracy of production materials and documentation with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with team to keep production moving smoothly.

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Tools

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Material handling equipment

Steel processing equipment

Manufacturing machinery

Job description

Description

STEEL HANDLERS – 2ND & 3RD SHIFT

Starting at $20.51/hr + Bonuses + Shift Premium

Granite City Processing | Granite City, Illinois

Granite City Processing (formerly Heidtman Steel) is growing, and we're looking for hard-working, dependable Steel Handlers to join our 2nd shift team.

If you have experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, or other material handling equipment, you already have valuable skills we're looking for. No steel industry experience? We’re willing to train the right person.

Join a company where your hard work matters, your skills can grow, and you can build a long-term career in the steel industry.

COMPETITIVE PAY + EXTRA EARNING POTENTIAL

Starting Wage: $20.51/hr

Plus:

• +$1.50/hr 2nd Shift Premium
• $1.00/hr 3rd Shift Premium
• Monthly Production Incentive Bonus
• 2025 Bonus Average: 15.13%
• That's approximately $3.10/hr in additional earnings based on the $20.51 starting wage

Your skills + your performance = more earning potential.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Steel Handlers play an important role in keeping our production operation moving. You'll work with steel products and material handling equipment while helping ensure materials are moved safely, efficiently, and accurately.

You'll have the opportunity to work with:

• Forklifts
• Overhead cranes
• Material handling equipment
• Steel processing machinery
• Coils and steel products
• Production and shipping materials

Safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are critical to success in this role.

EXPERIENCE THAT STANDS OUT

We’re especially interested in candidates with experience operating:

• Forklifts
• Overhead cranes
• Material handling equipment
• Steel processing equipment
• Manufacturing or industrial machinery

Steel industry experience is a plus, but motivated candidates who are ready to learn are encouraged to apply.

WHY GRANITE CITY PROCESSING?

We're more than just a workplace.

As a family-owned company with more than 65 years of experience in the steel industry, we believe in treating our employees with respect and investing in their success.

When you join Granite City Processing, you're joining a team where people can learn, grow, and build a career—not just punch a clock.

GREAT BENEFITS FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY

• Illinois Paid Time Off
• Vacation after 1 year of service
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Health club reimbursement
• Work boot reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Life insurance
• And more!

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and ready for a stable job with competitive pay, bonuses, and great benefits, we want to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Learn new skills. Build your future with Granite City Processing.

EEO

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

You should be computer-literate to maintain the associated production documents. Experience driving a forklift, overhead crane, material handler, and steel handler experience is desired. This is a physically demanding job which requires standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and the ability to move up to 50 lbs.

Prior experience in machine operation and/or steel manufacturing experience is preferred for Slitter Opportunities; prior experience operating steel slitter machines is a bonus.