Warehouse & Metal Recycling Material Handler Join Our Team! We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Warehouse & Metal Recycling Material Handler to join our team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with materials, operating equipment, staying active, and being part of a team. The Material Handler will play an important role in receiving, identifying, sorting, processing, organizing, and preparing scrap metals for shipment. The ideal candidate is dependable, willing to learn, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in doing quality work safely and efficiently. ## What You'll Do 1. Receive, handle, sort, process, organize, and prepare incoming and outgoing scrap materials. 2. Identify and separate ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including: 3. Steel 4. Stainless steel 5. Copper 6. Brass 7. Aluminum 8. Insulated and bare wire 9. Other recyclable metals and materials 10. Inspect materials and identify different metal types, grades, sizes, colors, and conditions. 11. Separate materials into the appropriate bins, containers, storage areas, or processing locations. 12. Identify and remove mixed materials, attachments, contamination, or other items that may affect the proper classification or processing of scrap. 13. Properly label and mark materials with required information such as material type, product code, grade, weight, or other specifications. 14. Move materials safely between receiving, production, processing, storage, and shipping areas. 15. Operate warehouse and material-processing equipment, including forklifts and other equipment as assigned. 16. Operate equipment such as balers, wire strippers, chop saws, shears, torches, and plasma cutters after receiving appropriate training and authorization. 17. Perform daily pre-operation inspections of equipment and report any damage, defects, or mechanical issues to management. 18. Communicate with management regarding daily assignments, special projects, material identification, and equipment concerns. 19. Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse and work environment. 20. Assist with customer traffic and help maintain an efficient flow of materials through the facility. 21. Safely transport oxygen, propane equipment, and related supplies throughout company property using approved equipment. 22. Assist with general labor and burner duties when needed. 23. Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment. ## What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: 1. Has a strong work ethic and dependable attendance. 2. Is comfortable working with their hands and performing physical work. 3. Pays attention to detail when identifying and sorting materials. 4. Is willing to learn different types and grades of metals. 5. Can safely operate or learn to operate warehouse and processing equipment. 6. Works well independently and as part of a team. 7. Follows instructions and company safety procedures. 8. Communicates effectively with coworkers, management, and customers. 9. Takes pride in keeping the workplace clean, safe, and organized. 10. Previous experience in scrap metal, recycling, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, material handling, or general labor is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate. ## Qualifications 1. High school diploma or GED preferred. 2. Previous related experience or training is helpful but not required. 3. Valid driver's license. 4. Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and company procedures in English. 5. Ability to perform basic math involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 6. Ability to work with basic measurements involving weight, distance, volume, and money. 7. Must be able to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based i structions. 8. Must meet applicable federal employment identification requirements. ## Physical Requirements This is a physically active, hands-on position. Employees must be able to: 1. Stand and walk for extended periods. 2. Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and reach. 3. Use hands to handle and operate materials and equipment. 4. Frequently lift and/or move materials weighing up to 75 pounds. 5. Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. 6. Work safely around moving machinery, vehicles, scrap materials, and equipment. ## Safety Requirements Safety is a top priority. Employees working in processing areas are required to wear appropriate PPE, including: 1. Hard hat 2. Safety vest 3. Approved safety eye protection 4. Approved respirator when burning or operating a cutoff saw, as required by company policy Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment problems, or other safety concerns to management. ## Work Environment This position is based in a busy warehouse and metal-processing environment. Work may ta