Metal Handler I

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 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: • Full time work with stable hours - Family owned business • Weekly paychecks - Get paid every Thursday! • Bonuses - quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, profit sharing bonus • Full Benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days • Pride - we make products that build, feed & defend America! • Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays • All uniforms & PPE provided - yes, even your steel-toe boots! • Our culture - we prioritize safety , teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement • Growth opportunities - Tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, professional development, GED program • Fun team events like family picnics & holiday parties • Discount programs - cell phones, travel, automotive, and more! What you would do: • Transport molten iron via forklift (of all sizes), wheeled containers, or by carrying from holding vessels to/from bar lines and melt deck. • Sample molten iron for temperature and composition within tolerances. • Support team with tapping, slagging, and chipping operations. • Maintain production schedules and communicate effectively. • Add various alloys to molten iron per work order instructions. • Clean molten iron from used ladles. • Communicate progress to other shifts verbally or in writing. • Manage time to deliver molten iron to bar lines and melt deck at appropriate intervals. • Recognize abnormalities with molten iron and equipment and report findings to Lead and/or Maintenance team members. • Work effectively in teams within and outside the department.. Physical aspects of the role: • Frequent foot use, lifting up to 20 lbs, hand use, sitting, and standing. • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling, reaching, complex neck/spinal motion, and walking. • Minimal carrying, climbing, lifting up to 70 lbs, and below waist level work. • What you bring: • High School Diploma or GED equivalent (GEDWorks program eligible). • Ability to read and understand instructions. • Ability to perform basic math. • Ability to read thermometers and record data. Nice to have's: • Manufacturing experience in an industrial setting. • Forklift operation experience. Charter Casting is formerly Charter Dura-Bar #Chartercasting #Appcast250 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).