Billet Loading Operator

About the role

This position's purposes is to load billets onto the furnace charge table in the order set out in the rolling schedule, as well as maintain cleanliness of area and inform supervisor and group leader of issues that need to be addressed.

Responsibilities

• Work from the rolling schedule
• Locate and retrieve billets from the billet yard
• Load billets onto the furnace charge table
• Perform all required checklists
• Dump scrap
• Empty dust hoppers for saw and stand 1
• General housekeeping
• Operate cranes as necessary
• Operate forklifts as necessary

Supplemental duties

• Other duties as assigned
• Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs

Qualifications

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Physical requirements

• Mobility in plant
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk
• Frequently required to use hands for technical tasks
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability with or without correction
• Communication abilities

Health and safety

• Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• Follow company safety rules
• Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the supervisor or manager immediately
• Use or wear required equipment, protective devices, or clothing: safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat
• Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as respirators (requires clean shaven to comply with company policies and OSHA regulations), fire retardant clothing, acid PPE
• Report to the safety coordinator, group lead, or supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations or company policy
• Follow all lock out tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
• Follow all environmental policies and regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Work environment

Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations. Clean, well ventilated, and safe work areas.

Compliance and conduct

• Abide by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
• Keep oneself informed through company email account
• Maintain dynamic policy profile and all assigned learnings
• Abide by all security procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn, adapt, and retain information
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills