Helper/Operator – 1st & 3rd Shift | Full Benefits Day 1 + Promote‑From‑Within Culture

About the role

Worthington Steel has been part of the Rome community for over 100 years and promotes a people‑focused, “promote‑from‑within” culture. New hires start by learning equipment and processes alongside experienced team members, then train to operate production equipment and advance their careers. The company values reliability, safety, teamwork, and long‑term stability.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery
• Move steel materials
• Assist with setups
• Inspect product quality
• Package shipments
• Maintain a safe work area
• Report issues
• Support team production

Requirements

• Reliable work history
• Strong work ethic
• Safety‑focused mindset
• Willingness to learn
• Basic math skills
• Able to stand for long periods and lift 35 lb
• Willing to work assigned shift and overtime

Pay

Potential annual earnings: $54,000 – $65,000+ (based on full‑time employment on 2nd or 3rd shift, including shift premium and recent average quarterly profit sharing; overtime not included).

Hourly wage: $21.00 – $24.50 per hour, based on experience.

Shift premium for 3rd shift: $2.00 per hour.

Overtime: time and a half after 40 hours; double time after 48 hours.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (≈87 % of medical premiums covered)
• 401(k) with 3 % automatic company contribution plus up to 2 % match
• Quarterly profit sharing (average annual payouts $6,000 – $10,000)
• Paid time off: 11 paid holidays plus vacation
• Tuition reimbursement and $5,000 adoption benefit
• Tools & perks: $180 annual boot allowance, on‑site fitness center, barbershop, complimentary coffee & hot beverages

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• All employees begin orientation on day shift before transitioning to their assigned shift