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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:

•Competitive pay

•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 $17-18/hr depending on experience
Full-time position at 40 hours per week

An offer of employment by Pacific Recycling, Inc. is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen.