Production Support Specialist 1

Truenorth Steel•Huron, SD

49d

About The Position

The Production Support Specialist 1 plays a critical role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations across fabrication and material handling areas. This position supports production by transporting materials, maintaining clean and safe workspaces, and assisting with equipment and inventory needs. The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer definition. Transport materials and parts to and from production areas as needed. Assist with loading/unloading inbound and outbound materials. Support machine operators and fabrication teams with timely material delivery. Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently. Use overhead cranes to move heavy or oversized materials in accordance with safety protocols. Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas. Clean, sort, and organize parts and components to ensure readiness for production or storage. Follow all company safety and quality procedures, including proper use of PPE. Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to resolve issues. Perform basic equipment checks and report maintenance needs. Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed. Prompt and dependable attendance. Other duties as assigned. Ability to read and interpret tape measures (imperial and metric). Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers and fractions. Ability to use reasoning and problem-solving skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems preferred. Ability to work in various weather conditions and adapt to changing priorities. High School diploma or GED required. Forklift certified preferred. Prior experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or material handling is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret tape measures (imperial and metric).
Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers and fractions.
Ability to use reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
High School diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems preferred.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and adapt to changing priorities.
Forklift certified preferred.
Prior experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or material handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

Transport materials and parts to and from production areas as needed.
Assist with loading/unloading inbound and outbound materials.
Support machine operators and fabrication teams with timely material delivery.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Use overhead cranes to move heavy or oversized materials in accordance with safety protocols.
Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas.
Clean, sort, and organize parts and components to ensure readiness for production or storage.
Follow all company safety and quality procedures, including proper use of PPE.
Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to resolve issues.
Perform basic equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed.
Prompt and dependable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.