Ground Person

Radius Recycling•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Person reports to the Stockpiling Supervisor, the JP Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager. The Ground Person is responsible for general physical labor within the scrap yard while ensuring that all of his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include utilization of hand and power tools, yard clean up and maintenance, and assisting other personnel through the yard. The Ground Person should possess knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increase profits.

Requirements

Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to push and pull occasionally when moving materials.
Ability to crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment.
Ability to stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials.
Ability to reach at arms length and overhead frequently.
Ability to twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually.
Ability to climb occasionally when obtaining items.
Manual dexterity required as Groundman will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly.
Arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work.
Communicate by speech and hearing continually.
Visual acuity needed for close detail work.
Mental dexterity needed as Groundman will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role preferred.
All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.
An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Work with equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Load, unload, or identify materials, machinery, or tools, and distribute to the appropriate locations, according to specifications.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.
Supports the Company's Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.