General Laborer / Processor

Dem-Con Companies; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dem-Con Companies is seeking a Metal Recycling General Laborer/Scrap Processor to purchase and process ferrous and non-ferrous materials in Minnesota. You will support the recycling operations by handling tools, inspecting loads, and ensuring a safe work environment.

The role requires forklift/skidsteer experience, ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and a commitment to quality control and efficiency in yard operations. Training and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service is required.
• Strong work ethic and punctual attendance are essential.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of the scrap metal recycling industry is a plus.
• Forklift/skidsteer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and process miscellaneous scrap metal items from customers.
• Drain fluids from vehicles (gas, oil, transmission fluid, etc.).
• Dismantle/disassemble insulated wiring or 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 using forklift or skidsteer.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace; remove debris and hazards.
• Monitor market pricing and scrap availability and adjust accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent Customer Service

Strong work ethic

Punctual attendance

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Scrap metal knowledge

Forklift/skidsteer experience

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

WORK CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold or heat, and wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision.

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.