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:
· Competitive pay
· 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 $17-18/hr depending on experience
Full-time position at 40 hours per week
An offer of employment by Pacific Recycling, Inc. is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen.
