Helper/Operator

Worthington Steel•Rome, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Worthington Steel is hiring a Helper/Operator for production work at its Rome facility. The position offers training alongside experienced team members, with employees learning equipment and processes before training to operate production equipment and advance their careers. The company emphasizes reliability, safety, teamwork, long-term stability, and promotion from within. The hourly wage is $21.00–$24.50, based on experience, with a $2.00-per-hour premium for third shift. Potential annual earnings are stated as $54,000 to $65,000 or more, based on full-time employment on second or third shift and including applicable shift premium and recent average quarterly profit sharing; overtime is excluded, and actual earnings may vary. The role includes full-time hours and requires a background check and drug screening. Employees start orientation on day shift before transitioning to their assigned shift. Listed shifts are first shift, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, and third shift, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM. The posting also refers to second shift when describing potential annual earnings, but does not provide its hours.

Requirements

Reliable work history.
Strong work ethic.
Safety-focused mindset.
Willingness to learn.
Basic math skills.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Willingness to work the assigned shift and overtime.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on day one; 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; recent annual payouts have averaged $6,000–$10,000.
11 paid holidays and vacation.
Tuition reimbursement.
$5,000 adoption benefit.
$180 annual boot allowance.
On-site fitness center.
On-site barbershop.
Complimentary coffee and hot beverages.
Overtime pay at time and a half after 40 hours and double time after 48 hours.