General Laborer

United Scrap Metal Inc • Land O' Lakes, FL

14d

About The Position

Established in 1978, United Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the USM team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices, which have earned them both acclaim and recognition amongst industry partners. With 600+ team members across 10 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its award-winning history, as well as an outstanding client retention rate across thousands of customers throughout North America. Equally as important is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity and carrying out our corporate mission: making a positive impact on the lives of others. USM is proud to make a difference for its customers, partners, team members, communities and the planet as it continues to drive its expansion forward for the next forty years and beyond. USM is looking for purpose-driven individuals who seek to utilize their unique traits and attributes to make a positive impact on the company and further our mission. Team members at United are driven to achieve results and are tenacious in the face of challenges. They are humble and intellectually curious, seeking the ability to roll up their sleeves and “get their hands dirty” to solve complex problems while maintaining the motivation to develop both personally and professionally. Lastly, collaboration is vital to our business and line of work; therefore, our team members must be able to communicate and build relationships with multiple cross functional departments across the organization. Position Overview The General Labor individual manually sorts material to achieve company goals, under the direction of the Operations Leadership Team. Directly reports to the Yard Supervisor and may also receive direct instructions from the Operations Supervisor, Operations Manager or General Manager.

Requirements

• Basic reading and writing comprehension in English
• Ability to perform physical tasks of the job such as frequent bending, standing, lifting (50 lbs.); expected to request a “team lift” for items over 50 lbs.
• Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation

Responsibilities

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet department and company goals while adhering to all company, safety and health policies
• Operates with integrity while upholding ethical standards of the organization
• Facilitates internal communication
• Views, grades, and sort material
• Facilitates a safe and clean work environment
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions
• Demonstrate understanding of company policies, rules and training
• Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job, company objectives and policies
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed