Scrap Metal Sorter - Picker

Richmond Steel Recycling Limited; Richmond; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Overtime pay

Extended health and dental benefits

Job summary

Richmond Steel Recycling Limited in Richmond, BC is seeking a Shredder/MRP Picker to sort scrap metal by grade and size, performing supporting manual tasks and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities include operating with the conveyor system, assisting during downtime, and following safety protocols. The role includes potential overtime and a team-focused workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to present information one-on-one and in small groups to supervisors and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to comprehend instructions, memos, and short correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Sort scrap material by hand from conveyor belts according to grade and size.
• Perform manual tasks such as sweeping and shoveling dirt.
• Maintain a safe and orderly facility environment at all times.
• Assist the Groundman during downtime or maintenance of the Shredder/MRP system.
• Follow procedures according to company safety standards.
• Perform small maintenance tasks independently as required.
• Identify, observe and report safety issues.
• Communicate via radio with team.
• Lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Safety awareness

Manual labor stamina

Radio communication

Job description

Job summary:

The Shredder/MRP Picker is responsible for sorting scrap metal and debris according to grade and size by performing the duties outlined below.

Responsibilities:

• Remove (by hand) pieces of material such as poker, shelmo, ICW, copper and brass, from conveyor belt and places in designated area, according to grades of the material.
• Be able to do manual labor as push a broom and shovel dirt.
• Must be able to always maintain a safe and orderly environment of facility.
• To assist the Groundman when the Shredder/MRP system is on downtime or under maintenance.
• Be able to follow procedures established according to company safety standards.
• Be able to effectively perform small maintenance tasks independently.
• Must be able to identify, observe and report any safety issues.
• Mut be able to communicate via radio.
• Must be able to regularly stand, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to clearly communicate in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors, maintenance personnel and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to stand for hours at a time, sorting materials.
• Able to work in dusty conditions.
• Must be willing to work afternoon/evening shift.
• Mechanically inclined an asset.

Why Join Us?

• Unionized role with opportunity to progress into new positions
• Pension plan
• Opportunity for overtime work and pay
• Extended health and dental benefits for you and your dependents
• Collaborative, team-focused workplace culture