Safety‑Focused Scrap Yard Picker & Materials Handler

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

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.