Forklift Operator (1st & 2nd shifts)

Looking for more than just another forklift job?

Worthington Steel is hiring experienced Forklift Operators to join our team. If you're a safe, dependable forklift operator looking for competitive pay, quarterly profit sharing, Day 1 benefits, and long-term career growth, we'd love to meet you.

As a Forklift Operator, you'll safely transport large steel coils throughout our modern manufacturing facility, support production operations, and help ensure our steel processing lines run safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality standards. You'll be part of a team-oriented culture where safety comes first and hard work is recognized.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Compensation

• Starting pay: $21.00 per hour or more, based on experience and skills
• $1.50/hour shift premium for 2nd shift
• $1,500 sign-on bonus
• Quarterly profit sharing averaging $6,000 to $10,000 per year
• Attendance bonuses up to $1,250 annually
• Overtime paid at time and a half, with double time after 48 hours per week

Benefits Starting Day One

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Maternity and paternity leave
• $180 annual safety boot allowance

On-site Amenities

• Medical center
• Pharmacy
• Fitness center
• Barbershop

What You'll Do

• Safely transport large steel coils throughout the facility using a forklift
• Stage material at production equipment to keep operations running efficiently
• Support production by removing scrap tubs and clearing finished product from processing lines
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other material handling equipment
• Perform quality checks and accurately move finished product into inventory
• Assist with material handling and other daily production activities as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Follow all safety procedures while operating forklifts and other heavy equipment

What We're Looking For

• Previous forklift operating experience required
• Ability to perform physical, repetitive work, including getting on and off a forklift throughout the shift
• Basic math, computer, and communication skills
• Ability to read work instructions and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment
• Commitment to following all safety and quality procedures
• Strong work ethic with a team-first attitude

Shift Information

• Training begins on 1st shift
• Must be flexible to work either:
  • 1st Shift: 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • 2nd Shift: 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Fixed 8-hour shifts with paid lunch
• No rotating shifts
• Saturday overtime as needed

Build Your Career at Worthington Steel

At Worthington Steel, we believe people come first. Guided by the Golden Rule, we've built a culture where employees are treated with respect, safety is our top priority, and hard work is recognized and rewarded.

Many of our supervisors, skilled technicians, and leaders began their careers in hourly production roles. If you're looking for a stable career with opportunities to learn, grow, and advance, Worthington Steel is a place where you can build your future.