Scrap Metal Processing General Laborer

Cleveland-Cliffs; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Shelbyville, TN, is seeking a General Laborer to support scrap metal processing at the site. You will load, sort, and operate equipment under strict safety guidelines.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and reliable teamwork. FPT offers a competitive pay package with health insurance, retirement, education assistance, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Experience operating mobile equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of PPE, remove hazards, and maintain cleanliness of the site.
• Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, or containers using mobile equipment or by hand.
• Sort a variety of recycled materials and metals to separate high-grade metals and remove non-conforming metals.
• Operate and maintain mobile equipment including forklifts, skid steers, street sweeper, and/or water trucks.
• Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools such as hand tools, torch, bander, chop saw, alligator shear, saw zall, and wire snips.
• Identify scrap including grade and type of material and any undesirable elements.
• Remove fluids from incoming materials or vehicles as required.
• Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping.
• Assist mechanics in maintenance of equipment.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety-focused

Tools

Forklifts

Skid Steer

Street Sweeper

Water Truck

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) in Shelbyville, TN, is seeking a General Laborer to support scrap metal processing at the site. You will load, sort, and operate equipment under strict safety guidelines.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and reliable teamwork. FPT offers a competitive pay package with health insurance, retirement, education assistance, paid time off, and more.