Ground Person

About the role

The Ground Person reports to the Stockpiling Supervisor, the JP Operations Supervisor, or the Terminal Operations Manager. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. This position operates under flexible parameters.

Responsibilities

• Utilization of hand and power tools
• Yard clean up and maintenance
• Assisting other personnel through the yard
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Facilitating alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
• Loading, unloading, or identifying materials, machinery, or tools, and distributing to the appropriate locations, according to specifications
• Providing backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned
• Reporting all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor
• Supporting the Company's Internal Control process
• 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

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role preferred
• Regular exposure to all weather conditions
• Exposure to physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard
• Wearing safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards
• Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure
• Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times
• Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability
• Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis
• Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays

Qualifications

• 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 arms length and overhead frequently
• Twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually
• 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

Skills

• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Benefits

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S) Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Details TBD