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 Welland Facility, 90 Centre Street, Welland. Shift work is required for this position.

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 workplace (2 – 3 years)

High School Diploma/ GED equivalent

Approved safety footwear is required

Previous overhead crane or fork truck operating experience is an asset

📌 Production Worker (Welland)
🏢 Salit Steel
📍 Welland