General Laborer
About The Position
The General Laborer works in the Ferrous / Shredder area at the Columbus, Nebraska facility, under the supervision of the Ferrous Supervisor, Shredder Manager, or Facility Manager. The role may assist with incoming material inspections and processing material for customer shipment. Duties may include identifying, grading, and sorting scrap iron and steel; reviewing inbound materials for non-conforming items; processing iron according to customer specifications; assisting with automobile de-manufacturing; shoveling fluff to prevent buildup around conveyors; and moving materials around the yard using equipment. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed. The employee must wear required personal protective equipment while working in the yard and follow company safety standards at all times. Failure to meet safety requirements may result in loss of the position. The role requires courteous interaction with customers and vendors, some mechanical know-how, and the ability to lift 30–50 pounds and 100 pounds or more with a two-person lift. Prior heavy machinery operating experience is preferred, but training will be provided. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Must be able to interact with customers and vendors in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Some mechanical know-how is necessary.
- Must be able to lift 30–50 pounds and 100 pounds or more with a two-person lift.
- Must follow company safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment when working in the yard.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Prior experience operating heavy machinery preferred; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Assist with inspection of incoming materials and processing materials for customer shipment.
- Identify, grade, and sort scrap iron and steel, including reviewing inbound materials for non-conforming items.
- Sort and process iron according to customer specifications.
- Assist with automobile de-manufacturing.
- Shovel fluff as needed to prevent buildup around conveyors.
- Move materials around the yard using equipment.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and follow company safety standards.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
