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Posted August 22, 2026

General Laborer

Northedge Steel
Yorktown, IN, US Full Time
17USD - 20USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

About Northedge Steel

Northedge Steel is a growing steel building manufacturer focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and teamwork. We are looking for dependable and hardworking individuals to join our production team as General Laborers.

This is a hands-on position that supports various areas of our manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-minded, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced shop environment.

What You'll Do

As a General Laborer, you may assist with a variety of production, warehouse, and material-handling tasks based on the needs of the shop.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist with general production and manufacturing activities.
  • Load, unload, move, and organize steel, materials, parts, and finished products.
  • Assist machine operators, welders, and other production team members as needed.
  • Prepare materials for production, fabrication, or shipment.
  • Measure, count, sort, stack, and organize materials.
  • Use basic hand and power tools when trained and authorized.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas.
  • Remove scrap material and maintain designated disposal areas.
  • Assist with loading and preparing customer orders or shipments.
  • Follow production instructions and communicate questions or issues to supervisors.
  • Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Inspect materials for obvious damage or quality concerns and report issues to a supervisor.
  • Perform other production, warehouse, or general labor duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Dependable and consistent attendance.
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work safely around steel, machinery, tools, and production equipment.
  • Comfortable performing physical work throughout the shift.
  • Previous manufacturing, construction, warehouse, steel, or general labor experience is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
  • Willingness to learn different areas of the production operation.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity in a manufacturing environment. Employees must be able to:

  • Stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
  • Safely lift and move materials consistent with the requirements of the position, with assistance or equipment when appropriate.
  • Work around machinery, steel products, noise, dust, and changing temperatures.
  • Wear required PPE, including safety glasses and other equipment as required for the assigned work area.

What We Value

At Northedge Steel, we're looking for team members who:

  • Show up and are dependable
  • Work safely
  • Take pride in their work
  • Are willing to learn
  • Help the team when needed
  • Communicate and treat others with respect

Why Join Northedge Steel?

Northedge Steel continues to grow, and we want our employees to grow with us. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on manufacturing experience, learn new skills, and potentially advance into other production roles based on performance, skills, and business needs.

Northedge Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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