Ground Person

Radius Recycling • Woodinville, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Person performs general physical labor within a scrap yard while following company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The role may involve using hand and power tools, cleaning and maintaining the yard, and assisting other personnel throughout the yard. The position requires knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, and operates under flexible parameters. Its primary goal is to achieve excellence and provide high-quality work safely, effectively, and efficiently to reduce accidents and errors and increase profits.

The role reports to the Stockpiling Supervisor, JP Operations Supervisor, or Terminal Operations Manager. The position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions, as well as physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt from equipment, machinery, and scrap. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as needed. Travel is not required. Workload may be unpredictable, and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require adaptability; work-flow disturbances and irregular schedules occur intermittently, and extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently on uneven ground; consistently lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push and pull materials occasionally; crouch, bend, stoop, reach, twist, turn, and climb as described for the role.
• Manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for handling, grasping, manipulating materials, and precision work.
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continually and perform close-detail work requiring visual acuity.
• Ability to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
• U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canadian applicants must be at least 16 years old.
• U.S. employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.

Responsibilities

• Strictly follow Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and help provide a safe environment for 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 them to appropriate locations according to specifications.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the appropriate supervisor.
• Support the Company's Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and suggesting or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED