General Laborer

Dem-Con HZI BioEnergy, LLC; Hugo (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is seeking a Metal Recycling General Laborer/Scrap Processor to purchase and process scrap metal items from customers. Responsibilities include draining fluids, dismantling wiring, cutting and processing metals, and moving materials with forklifts while maintaining safety and quality in the yard.

The role requires basic tools proficiency, forklift/skidsteer experience, and a solid work ethic. Equal opportunity employer with focus on a safe, efficient scrap yard operation.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service.
• Strong work ethic and punctual attendance.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of scrap metal recycling industry a plus.
• Previous forklift/skidsteer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and process miscellaneous scrap metal items from customers.
• Drain fluids from vehicles (gas, oil, transmission fluid, etc.).
• Dismantle/disassemble insulated wiring and scrap components.
• Process ferrous and non-ferrous metals with chopsaw/reciprocating saw or other tools.
• Prepare/downsize oversized pieces with plasma cutter or oxy/propane torch.
• Move metal scraps to different areas of the yard via forklift/skidsteer.
• Prepare and ensure quality control on outbound loads.
• Identify various scrap materials and grade accordingly.
• Ensure trucks are inspected, weighed, and logged.
• Identify non-conforming or unacceptable types of scrap material.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace; remove debris and hazards.
• Monitor pricing and scrap availability in the current market.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Hand and power tools

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of scrap metal recycling

Forklift/skid steer experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklift/skidsteer

Job description

Description

The Metal Recycling General Laborer/Scrap Processor is responsible for purchasing and processing ferrous and non-Ferrous materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Purchase and process miscellaneous scrap metal items from customers
• Drain fluids from vehicles (gas, oil, transmission fluid, etc.)
• Dismantle/disassemble or take apart insulated wiring, scrap components
• Process ferrous and non-ferrous metals with chopsaw/reciprocating saw or other tools
• Prepare/downsize oversized pieces of metal with plasma cutter or oxy/propane torch
• Move metal scraps to different areas of the yard via forklift, skidsteer, etc.
• Prepare and ensure quality control on outbound loads
• Identify various scrap materials and grade accordingly
• Ensure trucks are inspected, checked for density, identified, weighed and logged
• Identify non-conforming or unacceptable types of scrap material
• Ensure a clean and orderly workplace; clean and prepare site by removing debris and possible hazards
• Monitor current marketplace information on pricing and scrap availability and adjusts accordingly
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONs:

• Excellent Customer Service
• Strong work ethic and punctual attendance
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of scrap metal recycling industry a plus
• Previous forklift/skidsteer experience preferred

Dem-Con Companies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies.Our organization will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination.