Keystone Steel & Wire is hiring: Steel Mill Operations - Raw Materials Operator

Steel Mill Operations - Raw Materials Operator (Heavy Equipment) Join to apply for the Steel Mill Operations - Raw Materials Operator (Heavy Equipment) role at Keystone Steel & Wire Job Overview 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 Responsibilities 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 Minimum Requirements 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 Safety-first mindset with strong teamwork skills Preferred Qualifications Experience operating cranes, mobile equipment, or locomotives Background in steel or manufacturing industries Mechanically inclined and adaptable in fast-paced settings 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 join? Submit your application today. After applying, you'll complete an assessment to proceed in the hiring process. Be part of the team that keeps American steel strong— join the Raw Materials team at Liberty Steel & Wire . Liberty Steel & Wire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Mining #J-18808-Ljbffr