Job description

Do you enjoy working outside? Are you passionate about recycling? Schnitzer Steel is hiring entry-level Recycling Sorters with weekly pay, great hours, and full benefits. Apply with us today!!

Important Job Information

• Position: Ground Person (outside)
• Location: Concord, NH
• Pay: $17.50/hour + full benefits
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), & paid time off
• Schedule: Monday - Friday from 645 AM - 4 PM
• Overtime: Frequent Saturdays 645 AM - 12 PM
• Pay Schedule: Paid weekly
• Duties: General labor position including sorting material and lifting up to 50lbs throughout shift
• Working conditions: Metals Recycling Facility / 100 % outside throughout the year in the heat & cold

“NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY”. We just want employees that are hard-working, reliable and safety minded!

Key Things About Schnitzer Steel Industries:

• Safety is our #1 priority
• We have been voted one of the worlds most ethical companies 7 years in a row
• We are a recycling company of industrial materials – everyone can get behind recycling!
• Been in business for 116 years and one of the leaders in our industry
• Growth opportunity! Do not need a degree to grow with our company
• No experience – Will Train! Will train on material handling and equipment operation
• Provide Full PPE – Including brand new steel toed boots!
• Overtime Available

Founded in 1906, Schnitzer Steel has become one of the nation's largest recyclers of scrap metal. Today, Schnitzer operates 95 recycling facilities, including seven deep water ports – on both U.S. coasts and in Hawaii and Puerto Rico – which enable efficient delivery of processed scrap metals to steel mills and foundries around the world.

Job Duties

• Duties may include utilization of hand and power tools, yard clean up and maintenance, and assisting other personnel through the yard. The Ground Person should possess knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
• Work with equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Load, unload, or identify materials, machinery, or tools, and distribute to the appropriate locations, according to specifications.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Abilities

• This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position.
• Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
• Ability to: sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as Ground Person will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Ground Person will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Required Experience:

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, NH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• This position is 100% outside. Are you willing and able to work 100% outside?
• Why are you seeking a new position?
• What is an acceptable hourly rate that you'd accept for this position?
• What is your phone number and can this number be texted?

Experience:

• Manual / General Labor: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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