Job Description

We are seeking a skilled, safety-focused Forklift and Crane Operator to support our Annealing Department In this role, you will help coordinate daily operations by safely moving, staging, and organizing material to support furnace and cooler setup. You will play a key part in maintaining efficient material flow, ensuring safe operations, and meeting production, quality, and productivity goals while working closely with your team.

Salary: $21.00-$25.00

Shift: Pitman Schedule – 12-hour rotating shifts
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (rotates weekly)

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment at all times
• Follow all safety standards and procedures for forklift and overhead crane operations
• Complete and document daily equipment inspections
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move, stage, and organize materials
• Support production by clearing finished products and emptying scrap containers
• Assist with order alignment, material identification, and scrap handling
• Collaborate with team members to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently
• Lead by example and support training and development in crane operations and annealing processes
• Identify operational issues, assist with root cause analysis, and support corrective actions
• Take ownership of assigned operations and contribute to overall department success
• Use Oracle or similar systems for production tracking and documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain reliable attendance and demonstrate flexibility in daily work assignments
• Perform additional duties as needed to support facility operations

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its 4,600 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 32 facilities in seven states and six countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees, and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.