Operations - Production Worker

WHAT ARE WE ABOUT? At Salit Steel, we believe that people are our most valuable asset and that everyone on our team plays a unique role in contributing to our overall success. We are an integrated network of companies and partners that delivers steel solutions across North America. Now in our fifth generation, we have been family-owned and operated since 1905, and we consider our customers, industry partners, and employees to be part of the Salit Steel family.

Headquartered in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we have operations across Ontario, Quebec, Western Canada, and the US, providing steel service centre solutions and reinforcing products, including stock and fabricated rebar, as well as specialty products such as assembled rebar, stainless steel rebar, and mechanical tube. WHY JOIN US?

A values-driven, team-oriented environment – we are like a family Competitive salary and benefits with RRSP matching Opportunities for growth and development A fun place to work!

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Worker is primarily responsible for the operation of various shop equipment in order to prepare steel orders for delivery to Salit customers, on time and in compliance with company and customer requirements for quality, in a safe and efficient manner. This position is stationed in our Bowmanville Location, 222 Baseline Rd E, Bowmanville, ON.

Shift work is required for this position. This position is for Afternoon Shift 3PM-11PM, Training for this position will occur on Day Shift 7AM-3PM. Principal Responsibilities and Duties Operates machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner Identify and retrieve structural steel/rebar from warehouse racks to fill orders Feeding and unloading processing machines Ensure machine guards are in place and material is handled in a safe manner Must wear appropriate safety equipment as specified Operation of Overhead Cranes (Training certification required prior to operating) Operation of Cutting Saws, Rebar Benders and Shears ( Training Provided) Use of a measuring tape to check material lengths and bends in Rebar Steel Follow work instructions, procedures and adhere to Company policies and rules Report any unsafe acts or conditions of which you are aware Maintaining regular attendance, arriving for scheduled shift on-time Maintaining a clean and organized work area Adhere to the requirements of section 28 of the Occupational Health & Safety Act Working Conditions Work is performed in a non-climate controlled environment.

Temperatures will fluctuate in accordance with the weather and the season. Employees are to dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Continuous walking, standing Occasional heavy lifting – Employees are to use two man lift techniques or other lifting devices for loads that exceed their ability to lift safely (eg.

Overhead Crane) Working in the yards and shops with the steel is dirty, so wear suitable clothing. Physical Requirements Able to work on your feet – repetitive standing / walking Lifting up to 50 lbs (23kg) Must wear hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, safety boots Works independently and in a team environment Hand-eye coordination Attention to detail Accountability and dependability Direct Reports None Core Competencies Able to stand, bend and lift Ability to read a tape measure Read and write English Working in a team Basic math skills (add, subtract and simple fractions) Ethics and Integrity Communication Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or construction environment (2 – 3 years) High School Diploma/ GED equivalent Approved safety footwear is required Previous overhead crane or fork truck operating experience is an asset Salit Steel is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us if you require accommodation throughout this process. #INDHP We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salit Steel supports and will do its best to accommodate Employees with disabilities, to the point of undue hardship for the Company. Upon request, job accommodations will take into account the Employee’s accessibility needs due to a disability. We appreciate your enthusiasm for Salit Steel and thank you for applying.

Only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. AI will not be used in the screening of applicants for this position.