Non-Ferrous Scale Operator

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition scholarship

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is seeking a hands-on team member to weight and grade non-ferrous metals, inspect incoming materials and manage yard flow. You’ll operate forklifts and support safe unloading, while delivering top-notch customer service and helping organize inventory and daily close-out tasks.

Ideal candidates bring experience in metal recycling or material grading, comfort working outdoors, and a proactive, reliable attitude. Join AIM for growth and stability.

Qualifications

• You have experience in non-ferrous metals, scrap yard operations, or material grading.
• Experience with scale systems and/or forklift operation (preferred).
• You are comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• You demonstrate strong customer service skills, confidence, and the ability to handle challenging situations.
• You are reliable, organized, and eager to learn, with strong initiative and common sense.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and grading non-ferrous metals accurately using scale systems.
• Inspecting incoming materials and determining classification and value.
• Operating forklifts and directing the unloading of customer materials safely.
• Providing high-quality customer service and handling inquiries or concerns confidently.
• Organizing yard inventory, including bins and material flow.
• Preparing and closing daily operations, including cleanup and documentation.
• Communicating effectively with customers and team members, including resolving issues when needed.

Skills

Non-ferrous metals

Scrap yard operations

Scale systems

Forklift operation

Customer service

Job description

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the yearsevolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metalrecycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing ofsolder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial andmining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, moresustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

What we offer!

• A competitive salary, vacation, and comprehensive benefits
• Overtime opportunities and a stable full-time schedule (with occasional Saturdays)
• AIM tuition scholarship program for eligible dependents
• The tools, training, and support needed for career growth and development
• A dynamic, team-oriented, and rewarding work environment

Job Description

What you’re responsible for:

• Weighing and grading non-ferrous metals accurately using scale systems
• Inspecting incoming materials and determining classification and value
• Operating forklifts and directing the unloading of customer materials safely
• Providing high-quality customer service and handling inquiries or concerns confidently
• Organizing yard inventory, including bins and material flow
• Preparing and closing daily operations, including cleanup and documentation
• Communicating effectively with customers and team members, including resolving issues when needed

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have experience in non-ferrous metals, scrap yard operations, or material grading
• You have experience with scale systems and/or forklift operation (preferred)
• You are comfortable working outdoors in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• You demonstrate strong customer service skills, confidence, and the ability to handle challenging situations
• You are reliable, organized, and eager to learn, with strong initiative and common sense