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Material Handler - Slitter Helper 1st shift

thyssenkrupp AG
Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States Posted Oct 16, 2026
On-siteUSD 18 - 24 / hour

About this role

thyssenkrupp Material Handler - Slitter Helper 1st shift

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

Responsible for movement of raw materials, finished products, and equipment throughout the facility using a forklift truck. May also utilize cranes, hoists, hand trucks, and other moving equipment to meet job requirements. Performs work under direct supervision. Handles basic issues and problems.

Job Description

Join a fast-paced, safety-oriented, and continuous improvement-driven manufacturing team! We are seeking a detail-oriented, quality-focused Operator Helper who takes pride in producing accurate work and contributing to a positive team environment.

We are hiring a Slitter Helper to support our 1st shift Machine Operator. Pay $18-$20 per hour with opportunity to earn up to $600 per month gainshare bonus.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Accurately removes and stocks product, customer’s product, and various supplies according to inventory plan.
  • Accurately selects product to fill customer orders and package them properly.
  • Loads and unloads trucks and verify that correct items are loaded and unloaded.
  • Picking, processing and packing orders, also may be required to cut orders on Kaltenbach saw.
  • Completes cycle Counts.
  • Identifies, holds and segregates defective material.
  • Completes paperwork per work instructions, when required.
  • Performs general clean up.
  • Inspects forklift at the beginning of every shift; report issues to immediate supervisor or other designated personnel.
  • Participates, support and comply with all health, safety, ISO and 6S Initiatives and requirements.
  • Assists in any other duties to support the operation, as requested by supervisor or team lead.
  • This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor on or around heavy machinery.
  • Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What We're Looking For:

  • Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Quality-minded with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Team player with a positive attitude and continuous improvement mindset

Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs. for 100 feet
  • Basic shop math skills required
  • Previous forklift experience
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time and perform bending, twisting, squatting, reaching and grasping motions
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers is a plus
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge, such as with database programs and Microsoft Office programs.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow with a company that values safety, quality, and operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Compensation

$17.59 - $23.80

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Voluntary Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Disclaimer

This is to notify the general public that some individuals/entities are using the thyssenkrupp (“TK”) name, trademark, domain name, and logo without authorization. They are posing as employees, representatives, or agents of TK and its associated/group companies. These individuals/entities are fraudulently offering jobs online through texts, websites, telephone calls, emails, or by issuing fake offer letters. They are also soliciting jobseekers to deposit money in certain bank accounts or providing jobseekers with fraudulent checks to obtain banking information.

TK does not ask, solicit, or accept any monies in any form from candidates, job applicants, or potential jobseekers, who have applied to or wish to apply to TK, whether online or otherwise as a pre-employment requirement. TK bears no responsibility for money being deposited/withdrawn therefrom in response to such fake offers.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation.

TK does not:

  1. Send job offers from free email services like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo mail, etc.;
  2. Request payment of any kind from prospective jobseekers or candidates for employment;
  3. Authorize anyone to collect money or agree to any monetary arrangement in return for a job at TK;
  4. Send checks to job seekers; or
  5. Make job offers through third parties. In the event TK uses professional recruitment services through a third party, offers are always made directly by TK and not by any third parties.

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. TK strongly recommends that potential jobseekers do not respond to such fake solicitations, in any manner;
  2. TK will not be responsible to anyone acting on an employment offer that is not directly made by TK;
  3. Anyone making an employment offer in return for money is not authorized by TK; and
  4. TK reserves the right to take legal action, including criminal action, against such individuals/entities.

TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK.

If you receive any unauthorized, suspicious, or fraudulent offers or interview calls, please email us at [email protected].

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal

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