Non-Ferrous Clerk

ALTER TRADING•Eau Claire, WI

2d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Non-Ferrous Clerk supports metal recycling warehouse production and customer service. The role assists with loading and unloading material from supplier and customer vehicles or trucks and sorting it into appropriate areas for processing. Under supervision, the clerk uses mechanized equipment to sort or break down material for customer use. The position involves inspecting inbound materials, identifying and sorting metals, weighing and packaging scrap metal, and operating equipment such as a hydraulic shear and forklifts, skid loaders, or payloaders. Torch equipment may also be used to break down material. Employees must follow company safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment when working outside the office.

Requirements

Must be able to interact with suppliers and customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Some mechanical aptitude is necessary.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 30–50 pounds and lift 100+ pounds with a second person.
Must wear required personal protective equipment when working outside the office and follow company safety standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Prior experience operating a forklift or other machinery is beneficial; training will be provided.
Ability to use hand tools for minor repairs.

Responsibilities

Assist with loading material for shipment and unloading material from supplier or customer vehicles and trucks.
Sort materials into appropriate areas for processing.
Use mechanized equipment to sort or break down material for customer use.
Inspect inbound material received from suppliers.
Identify and sort aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and other metals.
Weigh and package scrap metal in boxes, on pallets, or using baling equipment.
Operate a hydraulic shear to cut oversized material into smaller pieces for packaging and shipment.
Move material in the yard or warehouse using a forklift, skid loader, or payloader.
Use torching equipment to break down material when needed.
Wear necessary personal protective equipment and follow company safety standards.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned or required.