Scrap Metal Buyer / Non-Ferrous Scale Operator

Basic Metals is looking to add a member to its team! We're looking to fill an immediate opening to work inside our Non-Ferrous Metal Shop at our New Haven, MI scrap yard for one experienced and motivated person looking to join the team! Basic has been Michigan-owned and operated since 2006, and we are a family-oriented company that prides itself on taking great care of our people. Every position at Basic comes with an opportunity for overtime, Simple IRA retirement plan, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, medical and dental benefits, highly competitive wages, company paid uniforms/boots, paid sick and vacation time, and much more!

This person would be responsible for identifying and grading various types of scrap metal, weighing/purchasing/handling/sorting of inbound and outbound loads, processing of scrap metal with various tools to upgrade value of materials, as well as other various work around the yard.

Prior knowledge of different scrap grades and experience working at a recycling yard is preferred for the current opening. Having prior experience operating a skid steer or other heavy equipment also a plus.

Qualifications:

- Must be able to work efficiently without direct supervision.

- Friendly and personable attitude capable of successfully interacting with customers daily.

- Must be able to take direction and execute plans effectively.

- Must build and maintain a good knowledge of scrap material grades of non-ferrous materials, upgradable availability of those materials.

- Ability to work outdoor environment year round.

- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.

If you think you're a good fit for the position we would love to hear from you today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) 3% Match

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Profit sharing

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- New Haven, MI 48048 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- New Haven, MI 48048: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person