Utility

Ryerson; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Apprenticeship program

Job summary

Ryerson is hiring a Utility Operator in the United States. You will assemble materials for shipment and operate equipment per orders, with duties including counting, weighing, and recording data. You may substitute forabsent roles and must help maintain safety, quality, and productivity.

The position offers an apprenticeship onboarding path and requires some manufacturing or warehouse experience; forklift and crane experience are preferred, along with SAP familiarity. Union contract applies.

Qualifications

• Must pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Some manufacturing or warehouse experience is required.
• Certified fork truck experience is preferred.
• Crane experience is preferred (sheet lifter, chains, slings, hoists, or hooks).
• Experience with hand tools for banding and packaging material; SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill in for absent positions as qualified, excluding maintenance, as needed daily.
• Assemble material for shipment or machines according to orders and specifications.
• Select material from heats or based on physical condition per orders.
• Record heat numbers, weights, lengths and other required data on orders.
• Unload and receive material, weigh and count, verify sizes, and place into stock areas.
• Perform tallying, stamping, sorting and re-oiling as required.
• Maintain safety, quality and productivity standards for each assignment.
• Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Reading & math

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety conscious

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Cranes

Hand tools

Banding tools

Job description

Requisition ID3235-Posted09/29/2026-Operations-United States-Full-time

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Utility Operator at Ryerson, you will be responsible for assembling material for shipment or machines in accordance with specifications and instructions on orders.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Fill in for absent positions as qualified, excluding maintenance, as needed on a daily basis
• Assemble material for shipment or machines in accordance with specifications and instructions on orders
• Select material from specific heats or for physical condition in accordance with instructions on orders
• Count, weigh, record heat or test numbers or symbols, list random lengths and other necessary information on orders as required
• Unload and receive material, weights, counts, check sizes. Identify by color and heat or test numbers. Place into stock rack or designated areas. Record necessary information on receiving tickets or other documents
• Perform tallying, stamping, sorting and re-oiling as required
• Maintain safety, quality and productivity standards of each job assignment
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Some manufacturing or warehouse experience
• Certified fork truck experience preferred
• Crane experience preferred (sheet lifter, chains, slings, hoists, or hooks)
• Experience with hand tools for banding and packaging material
• SAP experience preferred
• Understand work order packaging specifications
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Salary: This position is a Union position. Per Union contract this position pays $31.83. New employees hired shall receive eighty percent (85%) of the full rate for the first six months of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.