Steel Plant Operator

Quality Structures; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with match

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Job summary

Quality Structures is seeking a Steel Plant Laborer to support operations across the plant, including material handling, equipment operation, and packaging. Responsibilities include executing work orders, producing and labeling finished materials, and maintaining inventory.

This position requires adherence to all safety procedures and must be performed in person on-site. Duties include operating roll formers, Press Brake, and forklifts, maintaining inventory, and ensuring product quality aligns

Qualifications

• Steel Plant and roll forming experience preferred.
• General knowledge of building materials and building processes.
• Forklift certification with 90 days of employment required (provided by employer).
• Previous experience with metal building component manufacturing preferred.
• QSI provides on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; report to work on-time.
• Provide excellent customer service and reflect our company’s core values at all times.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Operate machinery including roll formers, Press Brake, and forklifts.
• Operate panel and trim roll forming lines.
• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing shop equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts of trim materials.
• Operate all core equipment in the steel plant, including roll formers, Press Brake, and forklifts.
• Package, label, and prepare steel products for shipment according to production specs.
• Ensure product quality and adherence to plant production standards.
• Work in multiple areas of the plant and adapt to changing production needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with QSI policies and procedures.

Skills

Team oriented

Read tape measure

Detail oriented

Multitask

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Work long hours

Attendance reliability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Steel Plant Laborers support operations across all areas of the steel plant, including material handling, equipment operation, and product packaging. Responsibilities include executing work orders, producing and labeling finished materials, and maintaining inventory. This position requires adherence to all safety procedures and must be performed in person on-site.

Core Value Expectations

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose, or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance; report to work on-time
• Provide excellent customer service and reflect our company’s core values at all times
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Operate machinery including roll formers, Press Brake, and forklifts
• Operate panel and trim roll forming lines
• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing shop equipment
• Maintain accurate inventory counts of trim materials
• Operate all core equipment in the steel plant, including roll formers, Press Brake, and forklifts
• Package, label, and prepare steel products for shipment according to production specs
• Ensure product quality and adherence to plant production standards
• Work in multiple areas of the plant and adapt to changing production needs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complies with QSI policies and procedures
• This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes as business needs evolve.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Steel Plant and roll forming experience preferred
• General knowledge of building materials and building processes
• Forklift certification with 90 days of employment required provided by employer. Previous Experience preferred.
• Previous experience with metal building component manufacturing is preferred
• QSI provides on-the-job training

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Team oriented, dependable work ethic with positive attitude
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Ability to perform tasks accurately, effectively, and on time
• Must be able to multitask and be detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow both verbal and written instructions
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
• Ability to meet requirements even in heavy workload or dynamic environments and seasonal peaks
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperature changes in the winter and summer months
• Must be able to work long hours as needed

Weight & Lift Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to regularly and repeatedly lift various steel products in a production line.
• Lifting anything >80lbs requires additional personnel and utilizing a dolly or forklift if possible.

Benefits Offered

• Paid vacation: 84.5 hours annually, accruing each pay period after two full weeks of employment
• Paid sick leave: 16 hours annually, prorated for new employees
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the first of the month following 60 days of service
• Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) eligibility after six months, with a company match of up to 3%
• Optional AFLAC supplemental insurance