Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest.

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 650 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: To be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% MatchWe offer full benefits with options to suit everyoneIncentive based on safety performanceTuition reimbursement and career development opportunitiesCompensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability:  $18.00 to $21.00 an hourShift differential of $2.00On the job training 

Work Conditions

Sunday 11:00pm to Friday 8:00amLocated in Eugene, OregonMajor Duties:  Production Assistant (Entry Level)  Identify parts associated with a specific order, process parts and clean up per instructions on the work order using grinders and hand tools. Follow the parts processing six step procedures.        Communicate effectively with coworkers and related shifts.Stack parts on pallets or in bundles and mark with pertinent information from the work order, for delivery or storage.Remove small cut parts from the burning tables by hand when needed. Identify all questionable quality issues and present them for review by the supervisor to ensure that customer expectations are met on every order.Load and unload vehicles, including inbound deliveries and customer will calls, while representing the highest standard of a Farwest Steel employee.Sort some parts and put them in tubs, then take the parts to the processing area.Forklift operation at times along with some jib crane and overhead crane operation.Additional duties as assigned by the lead/supervisor. 
Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED preferred.Continuous mental and/or visual attention to work tasks is required to monitor safety conditions the production process, attention to important details of the process of parts preparation and delivery to customers.Warehouse training or prior experience of at least 12 months is preferred. Must be able to read and write in English to be able to follow written instructions and record work activities performed.  Math ability to figure piece counts and read a tape measure etc. including converting decimals to fractions and vice versa.   

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.
Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at www.farweststeel.com/careers

 

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questionnaire Instructions

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