General Helper

EVRAZ North America•Portland, OR

2d•$25

About The Position

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Job Description and Responsibilities This position supports daily operations within the Railroad Services department by assisting with material handling, railcar loading, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. You will work closely with locomotive operators, switchmen, and other crew members to ensure materials are handled safely and efficiently while following standard practice instructions and safety procedures. The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hour with monthly bonus opportunities, and our benefits begin on day one, including low-cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer-funded retirement savings account. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.

Requirements

Ability to learn, retain and apply new knowledge
Able to work independently or in team environment
Ability to become EOS Certified Fork Lift Truck -Bobcat Operator
Ability to use basic hand and power tools
Good written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of hand communication signals for communication with crane operators
Good math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and accurate number identification.
Flexibility and willingness to learn and accept changes in job duties
Successful completion of ergonomics evaluation
Requires frequent walking, stooping, and periodic heavy lifting
Able to work in an environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, fumes, odors, dust and noise
All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

Keep accurate and legible records
Maintain clean, safe work area
Maintain working knowledge of standard practice instructions
Operate mobile equipment: forklift to transport materials
Efficiently secure railcar loads
Operate burning equipment in an efficient manner
Inspect railcars and loads for safety and quality issues
Use the following tools: hand torch, tape measure, striker, torch wrench, broom, shovel, pry bar and man lift
Communicate (hand/verbal) with Locomotive Operators and switchmen
Perform safety inspections on equipment as required
Assist other crew members in their areas as instructed by supervisor