Slitting Line Material Logistics Technician

Worthington Steel • Porter, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Worthington Steel in Porter, IN. Picture this: you arrive at our Porter facility and head to the slitting area where steel coils are turning into precisely packaged products. You scope the schedule, stage the next runs, and keep materials moving with a crane or forklift so the line never slows. You assemble arbors, assist with setup, package finished product, and make sure every tag and order is right where it needs to be. Safety is second nature here, and your attention to detail keeps quality high and production steady. We’re expanding our slitting team and looking for motivated self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you want to grow with a company that believes people are its greatest asset, you’ll feel at home at Worthington Steel. We invest in development and promote from within across Worthington Steel, our divisions, and subsidiaries. We welcome new ideas and energy.

Requirements

• Comfort with physical, repetitive tasks and standing for 8 hours
• Strong hand–eye coordination
• Solid basic math and computer literacy
• Ability to operate banding tools
• Skill using a tape measure
• Able to work with small parts
• Understanding of quality policies and procedures
• Ability to spot defects and escalate quality concerns
• Read, comprehend, and follow detailed production instructions in English
• Read and interpret bills of material and production orders
• Differentiate part numbers and sizes accurately
• Accurately count and label parts
• Commitment to all safety policies and procedures
• Strong safety awareness paired with efficient work habits
• Clear oral and written communication; legible handwriting
• 0–6 months prior experience
• OSHA-required safety training
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Material handling in a production setting
• Tape measure reading
• Heavy material movement
• Packaging best practices
• Meets physical job requirements
• High School diploma or GED
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude helpful (not required)
• Experience in slitting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Transport coils and components with a forklift and/or overhead crane to support production, finishing, packaging, and shipping
• Keep work areas stocked; move completed skids to the warehouse or paint line
• Stage materials according to the schedule to maximize machine uptime
• Support line operations by clearing finished product and emptying scrap containers
• Place materials into finished goods locations as required
• Perform basic test line activities as assigned
• Package and band finished goods for shipment per specifications
• Maintain accurate order and tag tracking so everything matches up
• Follow the bill of material to ensure the correct packaging, skids, and labeling
• Complete finishing tasks when needed
• Assist with setup, including valve setup and burn-off operations; build arbors to spec
• Take on multiple duties to keep machines running safely and efficiently
• Handle miscellaneous plant tasks that support safe, quality production
• Pitch in with housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe work area
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities based on performance and skill growth
• Training: 1st shift (7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) for the first few months
• Flexibility to work 2nd (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) or 3rd (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) shift after training
• Shift differential: additional $2.00 per hour for 2nd or 3rd shift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED