Job Description

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Finishing Operator

Position Purpose / Mission

The Finishing Operator rotates through several tasks during a normal workday and is responsible for completing the final stages of the rolling process. This includes operating and monitoring finishing equipment for both coil and cut-to-length steel. Full on-the-job training is provided for the Stelmor cooling conveyor, bar line conveyor, coil trimming, straight bar shear saw, stacking table, and all required packaging processes.

Position Specifics

• 12-hour shift schedule 6:00pm-6:00am

• 5-2-2-5 rotation.

• Pay is $24.25 per hour plus a $2.25 night shift premium.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and lifting up to 75 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, walking, and lifting up to 10 lbs.

• Occasional work below waist level, pushing/pulling, carrying, extended reaching beyond 15 inches, fine motor tasks, and forceful motion.

• Minimal climbing, balancing, overhead reaching, foot use, and occasional lifting over 100 lbs.

• Must meet all physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as detailed in the Job Analysis Database.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or willingness to enroll in our free GEDWorks program.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Basic math and communication skills.

• Strong collaboration, instruction-following, and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience.

• Previous manufacturing experience.

• Safety awareness or related training.

Major Accountabilities

• Operate the Stelmor and bar line conveyors.

• Trim coil front and back end rings to quality specifications.

• Operate coil compactor and coil handling equipment.

• Operate the shear saw and stacking table.

• Operate a forklift.

• Maintain trimming equipment and manage scrap ring disposal.

• Follow all packaging requirements.

• Perform additional plant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Support internal customer needs by working collaboratively with team members.

• Comply with all safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

• Meet all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).