Laborer

General Scrap Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and bonus opportunities

Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage

Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

General Scrap Inc. in Detroit, Michigan is seeking dedicated individuals for recycling operations. Responsibilities include assisting customers with weighing products, processing materials efficiently, and maintaining a clean work area.

The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and be physically capable of lifting materials. Competitive wages, medical coverage, and opportunities for advancement are offered. Join a team committed to safety and success.

Qualifications

• Completion of High School and/or equivalent.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift materials up to 40 lbs.
• Standing for up to 12 hours, regular walking, squatting, and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to customers by manually lifting and weighing their products.
• Preparing and processing materials for recycling by baling them efficiently.
• Keeping the work area clean and ready to go daily.

Skills

Ability to lift materials up to 40 lbs

Strong command of the English language

Self-motivated

Mechanically inclined

Strong work ethic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At General Scrap Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. CF&I Recycling is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury‑free environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to customers by manually lifting and carefully weighing their products to ensure accuracy.
• Preparing and processing materials for recycling by baling them efficiently.
• Keeping the work area clean and ready to go daily.
• Processing and baling material to ensure that quality material is shipped to our customers.
• Reporting any issues that arise immediately.
• Assisting customers during the unloading and weighing of material.
• Assisting in meeting monthly production goals.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of High School and/or equivalent.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift materials up to 40 lbs.
• Standing for up to 12 hours, regular walking, squatting, and climbing.
• Ability to learn and follow directions.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Self‑motivated: initiates and takes action before being required to do so.
• Strong work ethic: uses time efficiently, works safely, and ensures everyone around him is working safely.
• Strong command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities.
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost.
• Short and long term disability programs.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Employer‑provided and voluntary Life Insurance options.
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays.
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA. While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.