General Laborer / Processor
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Metal Recycling General Laborer/Scrap Processor is responsible for purchasing and processing ferrous and non-Ferrous materials.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Purchase and process miscellaneous scrap metal items from customers
- Drain fluids from vehicles (gas, oil, transmission fluid, etc.)
- Dismantle/disassemble or take apart insulated wiring, scrap components
- Process ferrous and non-ferrous metals with chopsaw/reciprocating saw or other tools
- Prepare/downsize oversized pieces of metal with plasma cutter or oxy/propane torch
- Move metal scraps to different areas of the yard via forklift, skidsteer, etc.
- Prepare and ensure quality control on outbound loads
- Identify various scrap materials and grade accordingly
- Ensure trucks are inspected, checked for density, identified, weighed and logged
- Identify non-conforming or unacceptable types of scrap material
- Ensure a clean and orderly workplace; clean and prepare site by removing debris and possible hazards
- Monitor current marketplace information on pricing and scrap availability and adjusts accordingly
- Performs other duties as assigned