Non-Ferrous Sorter at Pacific Recycling Inc – Eugene, Oregon

Non-Ferrous Grader/Sorter Job Description

Pacific Recycling, Inc. is a family-owned scrap metal recycling facility that values honesty and hard work. We have been recycling metal in Lane County for over 25 years and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and hard-working person to join our team immediately.

Job Summary: Non-ferrous graders are primarily responsible for grading and sorting incoming non-ferrous metals based on various factors, including appearance and quality. This is a fast-paced role that requires multi-tasking and excellent customer service.

General Responsibilities:

• Grade and sort incoming non-ferrous metals
• Accurately input materials into purchasing software
• Help customers unload vehicles
• Ensure a safe work environment for self and others at all times
• Communicate with yard personnel
• Keeps non-ferrous area clean, well-organized, and safe
• Operate forklift
• Assists in building non-ferrous loads
• Keep NF lead informed of any delays or issues
• Perform other tasks as assigned or requested

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Able to talk and hear
• Standing, sitting, walking, squatting, bending, lifting, reaching, and grasping
• Dexterity of hands and fingers
• Lift up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist level and carry such objects for at least 30 feet
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, heat, and outside weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment varies from loud to very loud

Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English to understand instructions and emergency communications
• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• Experience in scrapyard preferred but not required
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Reliable with the ability to adhere to a work schedule

What We Offer:

• PTO starts at 2 weeks per year and increases with years of service
• 8 paid holidays
• Company-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Annual safety boot reimbursement
• 401k
• Free gym membership

Starting pay $18-19/hr depending on experience
Full-time position at 40 hours per week