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Machine Operator

Ryerson
Loves Park, IL Intern
POSTED ON 5/8/2026 CLOSED ON 6/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Ryerson?

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Service Center Operator A (SCOA) at Ryerson, you will be responsible for day-to-day staging, packing, and picking material for shipments using proper equipment.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Picking and staging feedstock for fulfillment orders
  • Breaking down bulk bundles for customer-specific orders
  • Packaging of material to customer requirements
  • Operating a sit-down or side loader forklift to move material as needed
  • Proper completion of paperwork and SAP work order confirmation for shipping/receiving on the computer
  • Maximum productivity for finished goods creation
  • All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

  • Successfully pass a skills-based assessment evaluating reading, math, inspection & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
  • Minimum 2 years of similar job experience preferred
  • Regular attendance
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic computer skills and/or comfort using a computer
  • Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility
  • Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding and new hire training

$29.25 hourly A starting salary higher than $29.2 annually or hourly is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.

Salary : $29

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