Steel Production Associate

Worthington Steel is hiring motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team at our Columbus, Ohio facility. Whether you are new to the workforce or looking for a career change, we provide paid on-the-job training and a pathway to a long-term career in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate or support manufacturing production lines
• Package, band, and label finished materials
• Set up and assist with machine operations
• Weigh and prepare materials for processing
• Use forklift and/or overhead crane to move materials
• Follow safety protocols and quality standards at all times
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy materials safely
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Forklift or crane experience preferred but not required

Schedule

• Training starts on 1st shift
• Fixed 8-hour shifts with paid lunch
• No rotating shifts
• Required to work 2 to 3 Saturdays per month
• $1.50 per hour shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift

Pay

• Starting pay $20.00 per hour or more, based on experience and skills
• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Quarterly profit-sharing opportunity (average $6,000 to $10,000 per year)
• Attendance bonuses up to $1,250 annually
• Overtime paid at time and a half; double time after 48 hours per week
• $180 annual safety boot allowance

Benefits

• Full benefits starting Day 1
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• On-site amenities: medical center, pharmacy, gym, and barbershop

About Worthington Steel

At Worthington Steel, we operate under the Golden Rule—treating others the way we want to be treated. Our people-first culture is the foundation of everything we do. We believe in growing our employees from within and recognize and reward hard work. Many of our associates have advanced into leadership and skilled technical roles.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Our expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations, and tailor-welded solutions drives steel toward a more sustainable future. As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities, including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting, and electrical lamination.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first philosophy, commitment to sustainability, and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

If this role interests you but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. Worthington Steel is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognizing that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success.