Description
Position Overview: General Labor (2nd & 3rd Shift - Metal Recycling & Production)
Join a century-old, family-owned metal recycling and manufacturing company as a General Laborer. You'll work in both material sorting and compaction areas, helping to transform scrap metal into usable ingots. This is a temp-to-hire role with comprehensive benefits starting on day one.
Responsibilities:
- Sort incoming scrap metal by hand or using a scanner gun to match delivery tickets.
- Operate a sit-down tow motor to move scrap materials and compacted blocks.
- Load scrap into Bricker machines for compaction.
- Perform housekeeping duties such as sweeping and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Follow safety protocols and participate in initial safety orientation and on-the-job training.
Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, stand, and move throughout the shift.
- Reliable attendance and good attention to detail are essential.
- Able to train on 1st shift and work 2nd (3:30 PM-12:00 AM) or 3rd shift (11:30 PM-8:00 AM).
- Must be open to overtime and working every other Saturday.
- Steel/scrap industry experience preferred; manufacturing background required.
- Ability to work in both hot and cold environments and wear a respirator when needed.
Schedule & Compensation:
- 2nd or 3rd shift after 1st shift training (approx. 1 month)
- Pay: $17-$21/hour (includes shift differential)
- Temp-to-hire position
Why Join Us?
- Over 100 years in business with 5th-generation ownership.
- Treated as a full-time employee from day one, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision (starts Day 1)
- Life insurance, short-term disability, and 401(k) with match (after 90 days)
- Paid holidays, vacation time, and bonus opportunities
- Monthly production bonuses ($200-$600 average)
- Steel toe boots reimbursement after 90 days
- Strong culture of training and internal growth
- Average employee tenure of 33 years
- Second-chance employer
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Category
[Construction] Laborer