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Production Associate

Calvert Steel Contracting LLC
Ghent, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027

We are a steel-mill manufacturing company seeking dependable and motivated Production Associates to join our growing team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform physical demanding general labor and steel-processing duties
  • Operate industrial equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, roll-off trucks, banding machines, excavators, and off-road articulated trucks
  • Learn multiple positions and cross-train throughout the operation
  • Lift, push, pull up to 85 lbs
  • Work scheduled weekends and overtime when required, including Saturdays and Sundays
  • Specific to Lancing Operations as follows. Ability to operate an oxygen/magnesium cutting torch, cutting large pieces of scrap steel materials
  • Specific to Lancing Operations. You must maintain a clean-shaven face for filter mask seal. Be fit tested for respirator and pass breathing test. Have Chromium Level testing regularly (blood screening) pre-qualification
  • Perform other duties as needed to support our customers and team

Qualifications

  • Strong attendance and dependability
  • Ability to safely perform heavy physical work
  • Ability to work 8 hours on your feet in all weather conditions
  • Ability to lift, push, pull up to 85 lbs
  • Required valid driver’s license for site access and to operate company machinery
  • Must have the ability to hear and respond to verbal instructions, safety alarms, equipment signals, and other audible warnings in a noisy industrial environment
  • Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions

Safety is our priority. Due to steel-mill environment, team members are required to wear significant personal protective equipment (PPE) and complete site-specific safety requirements:

  • Metatarsal safety boots
  • Complete required NAS safety training
  • Obtain a NAS site-access badge
  • Valid driver's license required for site access and to operate company machinery
  • Successfully complete respirator fit testing and breathing test. Maintain a clean-shaven face when required for respirator seal
  • Complete required chromium exposure/level testing (blood screening)
  • Successfully complete all required site qualifications and training

Benefits

  • Insurance benefits start the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Additional benefits start as soon as the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
  • PTO, 401k w/ company match, Holiday pay, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Referral Bonus etc.
  • Company provided uniforms, and Safety Boot program (yearly) upon 60 days of employment
  • Hands on training for assigned job duties. (Lancers with appointed company (Lead) Lancer)
  • Training and review of Job Safety Assessments (JSA) / SOP required
  • Company provided site required PPE (1st day of employment)
  • Additional job site training to equip staff for growth as opportunities are available

At Calvert Steel Contracting LLC, we are interested in employees who understand that it is best to be cross trained across our company’s responsibilities to our customers. We are looking for people who will agree to learn to all positions as the opportunity or need arises based on current staffing and internal growth of staff and or the company. Willingness to learn jobs as they pertain to various areas within our spectrum of work is a key asset of our ideal candidates. If you are not interested in being cross trained and we reach out for pre-screening, we will discuss with you whether there is an option for you within our team. We are seeking applicants willing to cross train.

About Us

Calvert Steel Contracting LLC, is a subsidiary of Himes Holdings Inc., is an onsite contractor with North American Stainless (NAS). We provide services that assist with recycling materials to be repurposed in the stainless-steel manufacturing process.

At Himes Holdings Inc., we have enjoyed more than 80 years of successful growth and innovation in multiple industries. We are proud of our family-owned heritage, and believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Headquartered in northern Indiana, we provide our employees with resources, tools, and training to be prepared to deliver value to our customers and our community through best-in-class services and products.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successfully completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Skid steer loader: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Roll-off truck: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Excavator: 1 year (Preferred)
  • articulated haul truck: 1 year (Preferred)
  • cutting torch: 1 year (Preferred)
  • banding machine: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25

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