About the role
Description
Slitter Operator / Slitter Crew
Granite City, Illinois | 3rd Shift
- Experienced Slitter Operators and Slitter Crew — We Want You!
- Granite City Processing (formerly Heidtman Steel) is growing, and we’re looking for experienced steel processing professionals to join our 3rd shift team.
- If you already know your way around a slitter line, slitter setup, steel processing equipment, and the demands of a production environment , this is an opportunity to put your experience to work with a company that values skilled employees and offers competitive pay, bonuses, and outstanding benefits.
Competitive Pay + Incentives
- Slitter Operator Starting Wage: $23.77/hr + bonuses and shift premium
- Slitter Crew Starting Wage: $21.54/hr + bonuses and shift premium
- Monthly Production Incentive Bonus: 2025 average was
- 15.13% (Based on $23.77 per hour, that is an additional $3.59!)
- 3rd Shift Premium: +$1.00/hr
- Opportunities to increase your earnings through experience, performance, and production incentives
We’re Looking for People Who Know Slitting
Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with:
Slitter line operation
Slitter setups and changeovers
Steel processing
Coil handling and material movement
Operating overhead cranes
- Forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Reading production specifications and following quality requirements
- Working safely and efficiently in a fast-paced steel processing environment
- If you’ve been part of a slitter crew before, you already understand the importance of precision, teamwork, quality, and keeping the line running. That experience is valuable here.
Why Granite City Processing?
We’re a family-owned company with more than 70 years in the steel industry , and we believe experienced employees are a key part of our success.
We offer a stable work environment where you can use your skills, earn competitive wages, and build a long-term career.
Outstanding Benefits
- Illinois Paid Time Off — prorated 40 hours during your first year, 40 hours annually thereafter
- Vacation after 1 year of service
Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage
401(k) with 4% company match
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Health club reimbursement
Work boot reimbursement
10 paid holidays
Short-term & long-term disability
Life insurance
And more!
Put Your Slitting Experience to Work
If you’re an experienced
- Slitter Operator or Slitter Crew member looking for a company where your skills are recognized and your hard work is rewarded, we want to hear from you.
- Join Granite City Processing and bring your experience to a team that knows the value of skilled steel processing professionals.
- Apply today!
EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
You should be computer-literate to maintain the associated production documents. Experience driving a forklift, overhead crane, material handler, and steel handler experience is desired. This is a physically demanding job which requires standing, bending, twisting, stooping, and the ability to move up to 50 lbs.
Prior experience in machine operation and/or steel manufacturing experience is preferred for Slitter Opportunities