A billet turner which is especially adapted for use between sections of a furnace charging table. The billet turner is designed to turn a billet of square cross-section about its longitudinal axis, in 90.degree. increments, and in either direction, for the purpose of obtaining a desired camber direction of the billet or to expose identification marks on the billet. Provision is made for driving the billet through the turner on and by independently driven rolls. The billet turner mechanism is mounted on a frame which may be raised or lowered in relation to a stationary supporting base. The billet turner includes a mechanism for lifting the billet from the driving rolls, prior to turning of the billet.