Who we are?
Ferrous Processing and Trading Company, a premier processor, seller and recycler of scrap metal of all kinds. From massive auto shredding operations and specialty steel making and foundry products to nonferrous metals and industrial scrap management. We are supported by the unique skills and experience of our management, commercial and operations team. We have built our reputation on the core values of integrity, responsiveness, expertise and creativity in scrap metal recycling.
SLC Recycling Industries has immediate openings for Laborers at its location in Warren, MI.
Summary: The Laborer/Metal Handler will assist the facility by sorting through various piles of non-ferrous metals, removing non-recyclable materials, and separating recyclable materials by type and grade by performing the following duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Inspects materials and sorts items or materials into piles or places in bins or barrels according to type, size, condition, coloring, marking, or other characteristics.
• Rakes and loads metals into boxes and drums preparing materials for shipment.
• Operates balers and shears.
• Drives forklifts and bobcats to transport materials to various staging areas.
• Maintains material inventory control.
• Makes daily maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
• Assists with quality control.
• Performs light duty preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Moves reusable materials to the production department or storage.
• Separates metal particles from waste.
• Attaches labels to waste and salvage containers to identify contents.
• Weighs materials and containers and keeps records of the total amount of waste collected.
• Understands and follows verbal and written communications;
• Works cooperatively with other employees;
• Works safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others;
• Other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications include:
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background, a physical and substance screening process including, but not limited to, employment verification, criminal search as well as continued verification throughout employment to ensure that all records meet company policy standards.
The work environment may consist of regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions.
Rate of pay:
Rate of pay in accordance with Local 690L Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Ferrous Processing and Trading is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a safe and drugfree workplace for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, creed, ancestry, mental or physical disability, gender identity/expression, military status, marital status, pregnancy or breastfeeding condition, height, weight or genetics or any other categories protected by applicable law.
