Steel Mill Laborer

Specialty Minerals Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision plans

401k company match

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

A mineral technologies company is seeking a Steel Mill Laborer in Cleveland, OH. This role involves applying material and using equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction, and participating in safety protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and previous related experience is preferred. The position requires physical endurance to lift and manage heavy objects and a focus on safety, including drug testing. The company offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including health plans and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Previous steel-making or related experience preferred but not required.
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and withstand physical pressures.

Responsibilities

• Apply material and use relevant equipment as required.
• Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance.
• Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer.
• Participate in sustainable improvement processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Initiative

Integrity

Customer focus

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. The company reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2024.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Health/Dental/Vision plans
• 401k company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability & Long‑Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Plan

Position: Steel Mill Laborer

Location: USA | Cleveland, OH

Pay: $22/hr - $24/hr

Responsibilities

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply material (product) and use all relevant equipment as required
• Follow all standard operating procedures regarding equipment and applications of product
• Operate equipment and perform basic maintenance
• Maintain all equipment in working order, with clean appearance
• Maintain a strong focus on satisfying the customer
• Maintain a positive profile with the customer

OE/Lean

• Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Knowledge: Previous steel‑making or other related experience preferred but not required. Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic experience strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities: Communication, interpersonal, adaptability, ability to learn quickly, initiative, integrity, customer and quality focus, judgment/problem‑solving, safety awareness.

Physical: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (or more in certain shops). Must be able to withstand the physical pressures of constant standing, walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, extremes of hot and cold, as well as carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects.

General:

• Valid Drivers License is required
• May require working rotating shifts, emergency call outs, and overtime.
• Must wear all required safety gear.
• May be requested to travel.

This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be subject to random drug testing as required.