Finishing Operator - Days/Nights

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Steel is Hiring Finishing Operators in Cleveland! Starting at $24.25/hr + $2.25/hr Night Shift Premium!

Why Charter Steel?

• Weekly paychecks – Get paid every Thursday!
• Bonuses – quarterly performance bonuses, referral bonuses, and profit sharing
• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match up to 7%, all starting within 31 days
• Full-time work with stable hours – overtime available
• Paid vacation time + 10 company holidays
• All uniforms & PPE provided – yes, even your steel-toe boots!
• Our culture – we prioritize safety, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement
• Growth opportunities – tuition reimbursement, apprenticeship programs, and professional development
• Fun team events like regular team meals, family picnics & holiday parties
• Discount programs – cell phones, travel, automotive, and more!

Ready for your next challenge? Check out our video job description to envision yourself in this role: Finishing Operator at Charter Steel – Cleveland

If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid of heat, hard work, and doing the job right, we’ve got a place for you. At Charter Steel in Cleveland, OH, we produce the steel that keeps America moving — and we’re looking for dependable people who want to be part of that process. Full on-the-job training is provided!

Finishing Operator | Cleveland, OH

Starting Pay: $24.25/hr + $2.25/hr Night Shift Premium

Shift: 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. / 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Rotating 5-2-2-5 Schedule: 12-hour shifts. 5 days on, 2 off, 2 on, 5 off!

• Rotate through different tasks to complete the final stages of the steel rolling process.
• Operate and monitor the Stelmor cooling conveyor and bar line conveyor.
• Trim coil ends to meet quality specifications.
• Operate coil compactor and other coil handling equipment.
• Operate the straight bar shear saw and stacking table.
• Operate a forklift.
• Maintain trimming equipment and manage scrap ring disposal.
• Follow packaging requirements for coil and cut-to-length steel.
• Work closely with teammates to support production and internal customer needs.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Perform additional plant duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, walking, and lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional work below waist level, pushing/pulling, carrying, reaching beyond 15 inches, fine motor tasks, and forceful motion.
• Minimal climbing, balancing, overhead reaching, and foot use, with occasional lifting over 100 lbs.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements and essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, as detailed in the Job Analysis Database.

What You Bring:

• A high school diploma or GED, or willingness to enroll in our FREE GEDWorks program
• Comfort with basic math, like counting and simple calculations
• A team-focused approach and the ability to communicate and work well with others
• Ability to follow instructions and solve problems
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus!
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience is a plus!
• A strong safe-work mindset; safety training is a plus

Help us create the steel that builds the future! Take the next step and join a team that respects your effort, values your skill, and invests in your future. Apply today and start building something solid with us.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).