Yard Associate - Recycling Centers

Clear Destination Inc.; Roseville, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PADNOS in Michigan is seeking a Yard Associate – Recycling Centers to interact with customers, inspect incoming material, and sort into grades to meet quality standards.

You will operate small equipment, assist with unloading and loading, and help maintain yard safety and inventory. This is a hands-on role requiring teamwork and reliability.

No relocation offered; training provided; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Six months operating small equipment experience preferred.
• Equipment operation and preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accuracy in operation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge in inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Sort, process and inventory material (Non- Ferrous Metals) by operating shears, balers, loaders and forklifts.
• Assist with the purchasing various grades of material from customers.
• Assist customers with the unloading of their material.
• Assist with the packing and loading of material prior to shipment.
• Operate crane as necessary to provide overflow coverage.
• Support staff when needed.
• Conduct regular housekeeping.
• Process cars.

Skills

Equipment operation

Preventative maintenance

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Job description

Position Overview

Title: Yard Associate – Recycling Centers

Overview

The Yard Associate interacts with customers while inspecting various grades of material upon delivery into the yard. Sort and upgrade materials to meet quality standards per established protocols. Operate small equipment as needed to process and prepare material prior to shipment.

Accountabilities

• Sort, process and inventory material (Non- Ferrous Metals) by operating shears, balers, loaders and forklifts.
• Assist with the purchasing various grades of material from customers.
• Assist customers with the unloading of their material.
• Assist with the packing and loading of material prior to shipment.
• Operate crane as necessary to provide overflow coverage.
• Support staff when needed.
• Conduct regular housekeeping.
• Process cars.

Qualifications

• Six months operating small equipment experience preferred.
• Equipment operation and preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Accuracy in operation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge in inventory control.

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.