Raw Materials Operator - Steel Mill Operations
Location: Bartonville/Peoria, IL
Department: Raw Materials
Hourly Wage: Starting at $19.65/hour + up to $4-$7/hour incentive pay after training
Schedule: Full-time | Rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime required
Fuel the Steelmaking Process - Join the Raw Materials Team!
Are you ready to take the wheel-literally-and drive the success of American steel production? As a Raw Materials Operator at Liberty Steel & Wire, you'll be at the forefront of the steelmaking journey. From scrap metal delivery to finished product movement, you'll operate heavy machinery that powers everything we do.
Join the Independent Steel Workers' Alliance (ISWA) and become a key player in one of the most critical departments in our operation.
What You'll Do:
Operate large track excavators customized for scrap handling
Drive 40-ton articulated dump trucks across the plant site
Run 275-ton overhead hot-metal cranes with EAF teams
Operate a locomotive to maneuver railcars of scrap and finished goods
Unload, sort, and store incoming scrap metal efficiently
Assist with barge loading of outbound finished products
Perform daily equipment checks and basic preventative maintenance
Collaborate with Melting, Shipping, and Maintenance departments
Adhere to strict safety and environmental standards
What We're Looking For:
Required:
High school diploma or GED
1+ year of industrial or heavy equipment experience
Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime
Ability to thrive in outdoor, physically demanding environments
Focused, safety-first mindset with strong teamwork skills
Preferred:
Experience operating cranes, mobile equipment, or locomotives
Background in steel or manufacturing industries
Mechanically inclined and adaptable in fast-paced settings
Why Join Us?
Benefits & Perks
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Optional critical illness, accident, and life coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Vacation time and paid holidays
Uniforms provided
Career & Financial Growth
401(k) with company match
In-house training and advancement opportunities
Incentive pay up to $7/hour after training
Shift differentials for night and weekend work
Ready to Roll? Submit your application today. Once received, you'll be asked to complete an assessment to move forward in the hiring process.
Be part of the machine that keeps American steel strong-join the Raw Materials team at Liberty Steel & Wire.
Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.