Non-Ferrous Sorter

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