Manufacturing Associate

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Manufacturing Associate

Kalama, WA

Welcome to Steelscape. With a team of 400 strong, our people are our strength. We are a leading west-coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for the construction industry, providing enduring products, inspiring design options, and superior customer experience – building a foundation of strength, beauty, and performance within our communities. We sit alongside our colleagues at ASC Profiles as part of NS BlueScope Coated Products North America, a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.

Who are we looking for?

If you enjoy working with people who are practical, put your safety first, and care about the communities in which they work, then Steelscape is the place for you. In this position, you will work with a dynamic and supportive team and contribute to the success of our business. We welcome applications from those who possess:

• A keen focus to safety and quality
• A desire to learn and be a team player
• An ability to act independently and contribute improvement ideas

Steelscape offers a competitive wage starting at $22.00 per hour (no experience needed). Great opportunity for quick advancements in pay with training programs.  As part of the Steelscape family, you'll receive competitive benefits, monthly and annual bonus opportunity, 401(k) contribution and match, and great PTO package.  Work uniforms and laundering provided. Potential overtime opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Ability to work rotating shift pattern and overtime as needed
• Successfully complete WorkKeys pre-employment assessment and post offer screenings.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with shipping and material handling
• Experience operating a forklift and overhead crane
• Experience working as a productive team contributor

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands of this position are limited to those found in a normal warehouse/production environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand, walk, lift, carry, use the hands to manipulate objects, bend, look and see
• The employee is frequently required to push, pull, twist, turn, talk, hear, reach above the shoulder and/or outward, and drive power equipment
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, squat, type, kneel, and crouch
• The employee must routinely lift to 50 pounds

Work Environment:

• The work environment is constrained to a standard, unconditioned warehouse and production space
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to floor hazards, machine hazards, and hazards associated with driving a forklift

Salary Range: This position's hourly rate of pay is $22.00 The actual base rate of pay will be dependent on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, relationships or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.