Annealing Technician – Material Handler (Nights)

WORTHINGTON STEEL • Rome, GA

2d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Worthington Steel is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Annealing Technician to support the annealing process by keeping material organized and moving safely through the department. The role involves operating forklifts and overhead cranes, staging and piling steel, setting up furnaces and coolers, and working with a crew to support safe and efficient production. The successful candidate will learn the annealing process and may take on additional responsibilities as their skills develop.

This is an overnight position working 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 12-hour Pitman schedule, with built-in days off and overtime opportunities. Pay is $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Worthington Steel is a metals processor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with approximately 6,000 employees and 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. The company describes its approach as people-first and is committed to sustainability, employee opportunities, and strengthening communities.

Requirements

• Comfortable working around heavy equipment and steel.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.
• Dependable with good attendance.
• Able to work 12-hour overnight shifts.
• Willing to learn the annealing process and take on additional responsibilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, forklift, crane, warehouse, or material-handling experience.
• Experience in steel or metals manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily annealing process and help keep material moving through the department.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to safely move and stage steel.
• Set up furnaces and coolers with the correct material.
• Properly pile, organize, and stage material.
• Help plan and maintain material flow in and out of the department.
• Complete and document daily equipment inspections.
• Empty scrap tubs and manage scrap hoppers.
• Help organize orders and picklists based on production needs.
• Work with the crew to meet safety, quality, and production expectations.
• Identify problems and help find solutions.
• Use Oracle and other systems for tracking and documentation.
• Keep the department clean, organized, and safe.
• Take on additional responsibilities while learning the annealing process.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Worthington Steel covers approximately 87% of medical premiums.
• 401(k) with a 3% automatic company contribution and up to a 2% company match.
• Quarterly profit-sharing payouts for eligible employees based on company performance.
• Overtime pay at time and a half after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours.
• Paid vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• $180 annual boot allowance.
• $5,000 adoption assistance.
• On-site fitness center, barbershop, free coffee, and hot beverages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed