General Laborer: Scrap Metal Processing

AK Steel Corporation; Shelbyville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Shelbyville, TN, is hiring a General Laborer to support scrap metal processing at the Shelbyville facility. The role involves safety-focused material handling, sorting metals, and operating mobile equipment.

Candidates should be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, read and write, follow instructions, and work well on a team. The position may require pre-employment background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Able to follow oral and written communication.
• Able to climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Must be able to work in an environment with dust, dirt, vibrations, extreme climate and weather changes.
• Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety standards including PPE usage and site cleanliness.
• Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, or vehicles.
• Sort recycled materials and metals to separate high-grade metals.
• Operate & maintain mobile equipment including forklifts, skid steers, street sweeper, and water trucks.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools such as saws, torches, and snips.
• Identify scrap grades and material types, and note undesirable elements.
• Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles as required.
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and housekeeping.
• Assist mechanics in the maintenance of equipment.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
• Perform other general laborer tasks as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Record-keeping

Follow directions

Teamwork

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklifts

Skid Steer

Street Sweeper

Water Trucks

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Shelbyville, TN, is hiring a General Laborer to support scrap metal processing at the Shelbyville facility. The role involves safety-focused material handling, sorting metals, and operating mobile equipment.

Candidates should be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, read and write, follow instructions, and work well on a team. The position may require pre-employment background checks and drug screening.