Picker

Radius Recycling, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. is seeking a Picker for our Portland, OR yard. The role involves discarding or removing products to meet specifications while complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

The Picker will perform physical tasks including lifting, climbing, and moving materials, with responsibilities spanning yard maintenance, equipment cleanup, and assisting with repairs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.
• Experience in a scrap yard preferred.
• U.S. applicants must be 18+; Canada applicants must be 16+.
• Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.
• An offer of U.S. employment is contingent on successful post-offer drug screen and background check.
• New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.
• Radius Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

• General clean up and yard maintenance including digging, sweeping, weeds/brush maintenance, and repaid of blacktop.
• Removal of non-metallic material, metal, and debris at the shredder and non-ferrous picking belts.
• Greasing and general cleanup at the shear and/or shredder.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance as required.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Safety conscious

Team player

Job description

The Picker is responsible for discarding or removing products and materials to ensure adherence to established specifications, while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Picker must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, while climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Business Practices

• General clean up and yard maintenance including but not limited to digging, sweeping, maintenance of weeds and brush, and repaid of blacktop.
• Removal of non-metallic material, metal, and debris at the shredder and non-ferrous picking belts.
• Greasing and general cleanup at the shear and/or shredder.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance as required.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions for maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have the ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required. Experience in a scrap yard preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.