General Helper

Oregon Steel Mills • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Oregon Steel Mills LLC is seeking a General Helper to work safely in a heavy manufacturing environment. The role involves processing and inspecting slabs, operating mobile and burning equipment, entering slab data, and supporting other crew members. Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The starting wage is $25.00 per hour, with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. The company offers benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Ability to learn, retain, and apply new knowledge.
• Ability to become Oregon Steel Mills Certified Forklift Truck - Bobcat Operator.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of hand communication signals for communicating with crane operators.
• Good math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and accurate number identification.
• Basic computer skills, including data entry.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and accept changes in job duties.
• Successful completion of an ergonomics evaluation.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Maintain working knowledge of standard practice instructions.
• Operate a forklift and bobcat to transport slabs.
• Map all slabs and enter all data into a computer.
• Process slabs efficiently.
• Operate burning equipment efficiently.
• Inspect slabs and remove kerf using a hand torch.
• Use burning machines, track burners, tape measure, striker, torch wrench, broom, shovel, pry bar, automatic cutting torches, track torches, hand-held torches, and computer.
• Communicate with the crane operator using hand signals and verbal communication.
• Perform equipment safety inspections as required.
• Assist other crew members in their areas as instructed by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Low-cost family medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Prescription coverage at minimal employee cost.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays and recognized statutory holidays.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match.
• Additional employer-funded retirement savings account.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Employer-provided and voluntary life insurance options.
• Apprenticeship and career advancement opportunities within the company.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Monthly incentive bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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