Production Worker/Operator 1

Orion Steel Group; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health coverage

Disability programs

Retirement plans

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Career advancement

Job summary

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is seeking a production associate to support our recycling and steel manufacturing operations. The role involves physical tasks, operating conveyors, assisting mechanics, and maintaining a clean work area while aiming to meet monthly production goals.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be able to lift up to 40 lbs, and be mechanically inclined with a strong work ethic and good English communication. Weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School or equivalent.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move around.
• Mechanically inclined and able to learn.
• Self-motivated with initiative and proactive attitude.
• Strong English written and spoken.
• Recycling or mining experience is asset.

Responsibilities

• Picks copper and fluff off moving conveyor, cleans around mill, and assists shredder mechanics in changing out conveyors, bearing shafts, and greasing.
• Keeps the work area clean and ready for daily operations.
• Ensures conveyor bearings are clean and properly greased.
• Sorts only copper to ensure quality material is shipped to customers.
• Reports any issues immediately as they arise.
• Assists shredder mechanics during projects.
• Assists in meeting monthly production goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before working on any plant equipment.
• Cross-trains in other departments to provide coverage during short staffing or call-ins.
• Occasional additional hours, including weekends, may be required depending on operational needs.

Skills

Physically fit

Mechanical inclination

Self-motivated

Strong work ethic

Learn and follow directions

English communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At General Scrap Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

CF&I Recycling is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Picks copper and fluff off moving conveyor, cleans around mill, and assists shredder mechanics in changing out conveyors, bearing shafts, and greasing.
• Keeps the work area clean and ready for daily operations
• Ensures conveyor bearings are clean and properly greased
• Sorts only copper to ensure quality material is shipped to customers
• Reports any issues immediately as they arise
• Assists shredder mechanics during projects
• Assists in meeting monthly production goals
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Performs lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before working on any plant equipment
• Cross-trains in other departments to provide coverage during short staffing or call-ins

Requirements

• Completion of High School and/or equivalent
• Ability to push, pull, and lift materials up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, as well as regular walking, squatting, and climbing
• Ability to learn and follow directions
• Mechanically inclined
• Self-Motivated: Takes initiative and acts proactively without being prompted
• Strong Work Ethic: Uses time efficiently, works safely, and ensures those around them are working safely
• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Recycling or mining experience is considered an asset.

Occasional additional hours, including weekends, may be required depending on operational needs.

Compensation

Compensation: $23/hr

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, we will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-basis.

About Orion Steel Group

Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.