scrap yard worker - primary metal processing

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization is seeking candidates for a physically demanding role involving the handling of scrap metal. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work environment, transporting materials, and assisting with mineral processing. Applicants must have a secondary school diploma and a valid driver's license. A strong focus on dependability and communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Transport raw materials, finished products and scrap materials through the plant
• Sort, stack, bundle and stamp materials
• Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
• Load and unload vehicles using forklift or dolly

Skills

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: Experience an asset

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Dangerous
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Scrap metal yard/depot

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe work environment
• Transport raw materials, finished products and scrap materials through the plant
• Sort, stack, bundle and stamp materials
• Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
• Load and unload vehicles using forklift or dolly

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Valid driver\'s licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Team player