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General Helper

Oregon Steel Mills
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026

The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hour with monthly incentive bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low-cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.


The successful candidate must be able to work safely in a heavy manufacturing environment. The ability to work independently and in a team is a must.


Job Responsibilities:


• Keep accurate and legible records

• Maintain clean, safe work area

• Maintain working knowledge of standard practice instructions

• Operate mobile equipment: forklift and bobcat to transport slabs

• Map all slabs and enter all data into computer

• Efficiently process slabs

• Operate burning equipment in an efficient manner

• Inspect slabs and remove kerf using hand torch

• Use the following tools: burning machines, track burners, tape measure, striker, torch wrench, broom, shovel, pry bar, automatic cutting torches, track torches, handheld torches and computer

• Communicate (hand/verbal) with crane operator

• Perform safety inspections on equipment as required

• Assist other crew members in their areas as instructed by supervisor


Job Requirements:


• Ability to learn, retain and apply new knowledge

• Ability to become Oregon Steel Mills Certified Forklift Truck - Bobcat Operator

• Ability to use basic hand and power tools

• Knowledge of hand communication signals for communication with crane operators

• Good math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and accurate number identification

• Basic computer skills; data entry

• Flexibility and willingness to learn and accept changes in job duties

• 2 years' experience in an industrial environment, preferred

• Successful completion of ergonomics evaluation



All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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