Plant Operations Worker - Portage, Indiana

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Job Summary

Join the Feralloy Family – Where Steel Meets Opportunity! 

Who We Are: 

Founded in 1954, Feralloy Corporation is one of the nation’s leading high-volume steel processing companies. From our headquarters in Chicago, we operate 11 processing centers across the U.S. and Mexico, delivering high-quality tempered, stretched, and slit steel products to manufacturers and producers. 

Why Join Feralloy? 

• Competitive hourly pay + bonus opportunities 

• Benefits Begin on Day 31 of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + match) 

• Opportunities for growth and advancement 

• Family-oriented culture 

Pay: $23.17 - $29.00 per hour (Depending on Experience and On-Site Interview) 

Function in the Job

Job Function

What We’re Looking For: 

We’re seeking motivated individuals with experience in steel manufacturing or general warehouse work. 

Responsibilities: 

• Package materials strictly adhering to shop orders, packaging profiles, or custom instructions. 

• Maintain inventory counts for essential supplies (banding, seals, edge protectors, paper separators, skids). 

• Inspect and measure materials using required tools across both production and shipping departments. 

• Perform other production and shipping duties assigned by supervisors or managers. 

Competencies: 

• Strong commitment to workplace safety at all times. 

• Positive attitude, robust work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset. 

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Required Skills

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Availability: Must be available to work overtime as needed. 

Communication & Literacy: 

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and shipping documents. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to complete production paperwork, inspection reports, and respond quickly to real-time situations. 

Mathematical & Measurement Skills: 

• Proficient in basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. 

• Ability to accurately read and interpret a standard tape measure. 

Problem Solving: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions. 

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.