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Charter Manufacturing

Metal Handler | Forklift Operator | 3rd Shift

Salary$50k+
LocationCharter Dura-Bar - Woodstock, IL
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentProduction
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen4d ago
Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!
Charter Casting - Woodstock is Hiring in Production!
Location: 1800 W Lake Shore Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098
Benefits
Shift: 3rd shift - 8pm - 6am (10 hour shifts)
Pay: starting at $26.50 (Base pay: 24.25 + Shift premium $2.25 = 26.50/hr)
Want to see what our jobs are like? Check out our YouTube for quick 60 second videos to envision yourself building a career with us.
Metal Handler: http://youtu.be/ko_exVg3-cw?si=5-OMQJ5p-JceGN8_
Build a career at a company that supports you. We offer:
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Full time work with stable hours - Family owned business
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Weekly paychecks - Get paid every Thursday!
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Bonuses -quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus
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Full Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days
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Pride - we make products that build, feed & defend America!
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Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays
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All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots!
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Our culture - we prioritize safety, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement
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Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development, GED program
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Fun team events like family picnics & holiday parties
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Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more!
What you would do:
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Transport molten iron via forklift (of all sizes), wheeled containers, or by carrying from holding vessels to/from bar lines and melt deck.
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Sample molten iron for temperature and composition within tolerances.
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Support team with tapping, slagging, and chipping operations.
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Maintain production schedules and communicate effectively.
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Add various alloys to molten iron per work order instructions.
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Clean molten iron from used ladles.
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Communicate progress to other shifts verbally or in writing.
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Manage time to deliver molten iron to bar lines and melt deck at appropriate intervals.
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Recognize abnormalities with molten iron and equipment and report findings to Lead and/or Maintenance team members.
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Work effectively in teams within and outside the department…
Physical aspects of the role:
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Frequent foot use, lifting up to 20 lbs, hand use, sitting, and standing.
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Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling, reaching, complex neck/spinal motion, and walking.
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Minimal carrying, climbing, lifting up to 70 lbs, and below waist level work.
What you bring:
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent (GEDWorks program eligible).
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Ability to read and understand instructions.
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Ability to perform basic math.
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Ability to read thermometers and record data.
Nice to have’s:
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Manufacturing experience in an industrial setting.
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Forklift operation experience.
Charter Casting is formerly Charter Dura-Bar
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The entry hourly rate for this position is $24.25 per hour. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
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