General Laborer

American Iron and Metal•Erie, PA

About The Position

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned global leader in the metal recycling industry, with more than 125 sites and 4,000 employees worldwide. The company operates across metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, solder assembly manufacturing, construction waste recycling, and customized industrial and mining products, and describes its work as supporting a greener, more sustainable future. AIM is recruiting a General Laborer to support its Erie operations. The role involves sorting metals on the premises, including receiving, sorting, and organizing non-ferrous metals and alloys. The incumbent also operates a cutoff saw and baler, cleans and shears radiators, and performs other general labor duties while maintaining a safety-oriented mindset.

Requirements

  • Aptitude for understanding and using machines and tools.
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Good physical fitness.
  • Ability to consistently lift or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to stand, reach, walk, stoop, and crawl.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
  • Excellent attendance and safety record.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in metal recycling is considered an asset.
  • Superb customer service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Receive, sort, and organize different types of non-ferrous metals and alloys, including aluminum, copper, and brass.
  • Operate a 30-pound cutoff saw and baler.
  • Clean and shear radiators.
  • Perform other general labor duties.
  • Work with a safety-oriented mindset.

Benefits

  • Competitive wage
  • Vacation
  • Benefits
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Annual AIM tuition scholarship program of up to $8,500 for eligible dependents
  • Tools and support for career success and professional development
  • Dynamic and rewarding work environment
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