Ferrous Receiver Labourer

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Drummondville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Permanent full-time position

Health insurance

RRSP with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

24/7 telemedicine

Safety boots provided

Training and development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

AIM Recycling, a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM), in Drummondville, seeks a Ferrous Receiver to manage outdoor metal intake, sorting and handling. The role centers on manual work, material handling and metal sorting in a dynamic industrial setting.

You will unload, sort, inspect and classify ferrous metals, weigh and organize materials, and assist with shipments while maintaining safety and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift with forks or a loader.
• Comfort with manual and physical outdoor work.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Team player with experience in industrial/recycling environments (asset).

Responsibilities

• Unload, sort, inspect and handle materials.
• Identify and classify ferrous metals.
• Weigh and organize materials.
• Prepare shipments and receive materials.
• Participate in snow removal activities on the site using a loader.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual labor

Team player

Safety-conscious

Punctual

Tools

Forklift with forks

Loader

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1936, AIM Recycling, a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned Canadian company that has become one of the world's leading metal recyclers. Fueled by a commitment to delivering exceptional service, AIM Recycling specializes in the recovery and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With the dedication of over 4,000 valued employees, the company has grown into a multifaceted success story, with a global presence and over 135 clean, safe, reliable, and publicly accessible recycling facilities worldwide. We are proud to actively contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming materials and giving them a second life. Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.

What we offer

• $1,000 signing bonus *See details at the bottom of the posting.
• Permanent full-time position;
• Stable daytime schedule: Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm;
• Competitive salary, group insurance, and RRSP with employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 24/7 telemedicine;
• New steel-toe safety boots provided upon hire;
• Training provided on equipment and recycling operations;
• Tools, support, and opportunities for professional development;
• AIM tuition assistance program (eligible after 5 years of continuous service);
• Dynamic, stimulating, and pleasant work environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a Ferrous Receiver to join our team in Drummondville. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for receiving, sorting and handling ferrous metals. The position is mainly outdoors, with some tasks performed indoors depending on operational needs. This position focuses on manual work, material handling and metal sorting in a dynamic industrial environment. We are looking for someone reliable, active and comfortable with physical and outdoor work.

What you will be responsible for

• Welcome customers and follow established procedures;
• Unload, sort, inspect and handle materials;
• Identify and classify ferrous metals;
• Weigh and organize materials;
• Prepare shipments and receive materials;
• Participate in snow removal activities on the site using a loader;
• Maintain a clean and organized work area;
• Work safely and follow health and safety procedures;
• Perform other related duties as required.

To join our team

• You have experience operating a forklift with forks or a loader;
• You are comfortable with manual and physical work, including repetitive tasks;
• You are comfortable working mainly outdoors in various weather conditions;
• You are reliable, punctual, resourceful and safety-conscious;
• You are a team player and enjoy working with others;
• You have experience in an industrial, recycling or related environment (asset);
• You have knowledge of different types of metals (asset).

Additional Information

• The $1,000 bonus will be paid in three equal installments: the first after 3 months of service (provided the probationary period is successfully completed), the second after 6 months of service, and the third after 9 months of service.

American Iron and Metal (AIM) and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, skin color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.