Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation is seeking a full-time STEEL SLITTER HELPER to join our Bedford Park plant team and share our vision; to create value for our customers, employees, suppliers, and shareholders through the highest quality steel products and strong partnerships. We are a family-owned, financially secure company with a storied history dating back to 1926. Lapham-Hickey business is built on the strength of nurturing long-standing relationships with our customers. Those relationships have afforded us the opportunity to service customers for over 100 years in the steel business. We support this vision through our values; The R.I.T.E. Way (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence). Purpose/Summary: The Slitter Helper’s main responsibility is to assist machine operators in processing and handling steel coils, sheets, or strips in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. This position supports production operations by preparing materials, operating basic equipment, maintaining safety standards, and helping ensure quality production.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist steel Slitter Operators with setup and operation of slitting/splitting machines.
- Load and unload steel coils, sheets, and finished materials.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Band, stack, label, and package steel products for shipment or storage.
- Operate Forklifts, Cranes, and other material-handling machinery safely and efficiently
- Measure materials and inspect products for quality and accuracy.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Help perform basic machine manitenance; report equipment malfunctions or product quality issues to supervisors..
- Record production information and
- Meet or exceed daily production targets.
- Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Comply with company quality assurance and regulatory requirements
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications; Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:
- Knowledge of current crane and forklift operation preferred
- Manufacturing, Warehouse, or Steel industry experience preferred.
- Ability to listen and organize tasks daily, weekly, monthly and follow work instructions.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, overtime, and additional shifts as needed.
- Strong math and measuring skills, including using tape measures.
- Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and supervisors/management of the production team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
Working Conditions: Plant environment, physical labor. We encourage you to learn more about our organization, please visit https://www.lapham-hickey.com/.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Precision measuring: 1 year (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferredeed)
- Computer Skills: 2 years (Preferred)
Language: English (Preferred)
1st Shift/2nd Shift