Material Handler

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hour with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low-cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Heat Treat Material Handler is responsible for safely handling and processing steel plate in a heavy industrial environment. This role requires following all safety rules, completing work tasks according to standard operating procedures, and performing physical labor throughout 12‑hour rotating shifts.
Use remotely controlled overhead cranes to stack and unstack steel plate
Load and unload steel plate on conveyor systems
Load and unload steel plate onto trucks and rail cars
Use burning equipment and hand grinders to cut and prepare plate samples for testing
Tag and mark steel plate
Enter data into computer systems
Operate forklift
Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the front-line supervisor
Requirements
Ability to work in environments subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust, and noise
Ability to accurately enter data into computers without transposing figures
Ability to read and follow procedures and technical manuals
Ability to think ahead and plan work in a fast‑paced setting
Ability to work independently
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds
Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, accurate number identification)
Ability to work 12‑hour rotating shifts
Ability to quickly coordinate hand motions with overhead crane operation
Comfortable working in high places
Successful completion of an ergonomic test
Preferred
Experience operating a remote‑controlled crane in a fast‑paced environment
2–5 years industrial experience
Experience in a position requiring planning out work
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
Short and long term disability programs
Competitive retirement plans
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.