Plant Operations Worker - Portage, Indiana

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Job Summary

Join the Feralloy Family – Where Steel Meets Opportunity!

Who We Are:

Founded in 1954, Feralloy Corporation is one of the nation’s leading high-volume steel processing companies. From our headquarters in Chicago, we operate 11 processing centers across the U.S. and Mexico, delivering high-quality tempered, stretched, and slit steel products to manufacturers and producers.

Why Join Feralloy?

• Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities

• Benefits Begin on Day 31 of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match)

• Opportunities for growth and advancement

• Family-oriented culture

Pay: $23.17 - $29.00 per hour (Depending on Experience and On-Site Interview)

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching

Function in the Job

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking motivated individuals with experience in steel manufacturing or general warehouse work.

Responsibilities:

• Package materials strictly adhering to shop orders, packaging profiles, or custom instructions.

• Maintain inventory counts for essential supplies (banding, seals, edge protectors, paper separators, skids).

• Inspect and measure materials using required tools across both production and shipping departments.

• Perform other production and shipping duties assigned by supervisors or managers.

Competencies:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety at all times.

• Positive attitude, robust work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset.

Required Skills

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Availability: Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Communication & Literacy:

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and shipping documents.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to complete production paperwork, inspection reports, and respond quickly to real-time situations.

Mathematical & Measurement Skills:

• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to accurately read and interpret a standard tape measure.

Problem Solving: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.