Ground Person - 2nd Shift

About the Role

The Ground Person reports to the Stockpiling Supervisor, the JP Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager and is responsible for general physical labor within the scrap yard while ensuring compliance with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets, providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently to decrease accidents and errors and increase profits.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilize hand and power tools for yard clean-up and maintenance.
• Assist other personnel within the yard.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.
• Support the Company’s Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls, as well as suggesting modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
• Strictly adhere to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

Requirements

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• 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; all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Working Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to equipment, machinery, and scrap materials in the yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment must be worn to mitigate risks.

Workload may be unpredictable, with pressure increasing during peak times. Critical deadlines require adaptability, and disturbances in workflow or irregularities in the schedule are expected. Extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities

To perform essential functions, the ability to:

• Sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
• Push and pull occasionally when moving materials.
• Crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment.
• Stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials.
• Reach at arm’s length and overhead frequently.
• Twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually.
• Climb occasionally when obtaining items.
• Handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly with manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for precision work.
• Communicate by speech and hearing continually.

Visual acuity is needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity is required to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.