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General Helper

Orion Steel Group LLC
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
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.

The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hourwith 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, hand held 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

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

  • Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
  • Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
  • Short and long term disability programs
  • Competitive retirement plans
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
  • Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
  • Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Wellness program

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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