Utility Operator

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Utility Operator, where you will play a crucial role in assembling and preparing materials for shipment. This position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to grow within the metals industry. With a focus on safety and quality, you will be responsible for various tasks, including material handling and ensuring compliance with specifications. This is your chance to be part of a legacy of excellence and make a significant impact in a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Certified fork truck experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble material for shipment according to specifications.
• Maintain safety and quality standards for each job assignment.
• Unload and receive material, check sizes and record necessary information.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Reading Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Fork Truck

Hand Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Utility Operator

Salary Range:

$29.78 - $29.78

Salary Max:

29.78 USD

Req Id:

840

Workplace Type:

On-Site

Job Shift:

1st

Brand:

Ryerson

Job Location:

Plymouth

Posting Start Date:

4/16/25

Summary

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

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