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Non-Ferrous Grader/Sorter Job Description
Pacific Recycling, Inc. is a family-owned scrap metal recycling facility that values honesty and hard work. We have been recycling metal in Lane County for over 25 years and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and hard-working person to join our team immediately.
Job Summary: Non-ferrous graders are primarily responsible for grading and sorting incoming non-ferrous metals based on various factors, including appearance and quality. This is a fast-paced role that requires multi-tasking and excellent customer service.
General Responsibilities:
· Grade and sort incoming non-ferrous metals
· Accurately input materials into purchasing software
· Help customers unload vehicles
· Ensure a safe work environment for self and others at all times
· Communicate with yard personnel
· Keeps non-ferrous area clean, well-organized, and safe
· Operate forklift
· Assists in building non-ferrous loads
· Keep NF lead informed of any delays or issues
· Perform other tasks as assigned or requested
Physical Demands:
· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
· Able to talk and hear
· Standing, sitting, walking, squatting, bending, lifting, reaching, and grasping
· Dexterity of hands and fingers
· Lift up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist level and carry such objects for at least 30 feet
· Exposed to moving mechanical parts
· Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, heat, and outside weather conditions
· The noise level in the work environment varies from loud to very loud
Qualifications:
· Must be able to communicate effectively in English to understand instructions and emergency communications
· High school diploma or GED
· 18 years of age
· Experience in scrapyard preferred but not required
· Self-motivated and eager to learn
· Reliable with the ability to adhere to a work schedule
What We Offer:
· PTO starts at 2 weeks per year and increases with years of service
· 8 paid holidays
· Company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance
· Annual safety boot reimbursement
· 401k
· Free gym membership
Starting pay $18-19/hr depending on experience
Full-time position at 40 hours per week
Other facts
About Pacific Recycling Inc
Pacific Steel & Recycling was built on a strong foundation, centered around our customers – reaching out to them, identifying their needs and offering the very best in service and quality. By following that philosophy, we’ve had customers like you depend on us for more than 120 years. We know that by putting you first and adapting to your needs, we can stay in business for another century.
Headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, Pacific Steel & Recycling has over 46 branch offices in Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Montana and Alberta, Canada.
Each branch is uniquely committed to its own community’s well-being, because we live and work there. In addition to contributing to the local economy by offering jobs and benefits, we actively support schools, youth sports teams and charitable causes.
Giving back to the community and our employees has long been a key part of the Pacific philosophy, and always will be.
What you'll do
- Non-ferrous graders are responsible for grading and sorting incoming non-ferrous metals based on appearance and quality. They also assist customers, maintain a clean work area, and operate forklifts.
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