Scrap Metal Grader

Daily Job Duties

• Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures — attend safety meetings and look out for yourself and your teammates
• Receive customers’ scrap metal at the kiosk, weigh it, enter the correct material code into the system, and move it to the right container in the warehouse
• Inspect incoming scrap and vehicles — advise customers on what’s accepted, flag non-accepted material, and take deductions as needed
• Assist with weighing, sorting, and moving material throughout the warehouse — physical handling of materials is a core part of the job
• Operate a forklift to move material in the yard and warehouse (or learn — we train)
• Keep your work area clean and safe — sweeping, shoveling, and general clean-up as needed
• Cross-train in other positions and jump in wherever the team needs you

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of general labor experience — preferably in scrap metal, warehousing, or construction
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, non-stop outdoor and warehouse environment
• Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
• Dependable — shows up on time and stays on task without constant supervision
• Able to shift priorities quickly and complete tasks safely and effectively
• Forklift experience is a plus (not required — we train)
• Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• Bilingual preferred
• Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
• Must pass a hair drug test and background check

About Us

Trademark Metals Recycling is a division of Nucor, a Fortune 150 company and North America's leader in steel manufacturing and recycling. We believe in:

• Safety first—always
• Pay for performance
• Promoting from within
• Long-term stability
• Taking care of our people and communities

Benefits

• Average annual earnings: $60,000+
• Weekly production bonus – unlimited earning potential
• Paid training – we’ll teach you what you need to succeed
• Fast benefits – medical, dental, & vision after just 30 days
• Profit sharing – yearly payout averaging ~17% of annual pay
• 401(k) match – company matches 17% of your contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan – company matches 10%
• Paid vacation – 40 hours after 6 months
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250 per year
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• Clear career paths – promote from within, no cap on growth

Pay & Schedule

Weekly production bonus – unlimited earning potential

Fast benefits – medical, dental, & vision after just 30 days

Profit sharing – yearly payout averaging ~17% of annual pay

401(k) match – company matches 17% of your contributions

Employee stock purchase plan – company matches 10%

Paid vacation – 40 hours after 6 months

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement – up to $5,250 per year

Company-paid life & disability insurance

Clear career paths – promote from within, no cap on growth