Picker (Metal Sorter/General Labourer)

The RSR Purpose is to create a world without waste to preserve our planet.

Come work in the business of sustainability and saving the planet! If you want to be a part of the solution towards a healthy and sustainable environment, then Richmond Steel Recycling is the place for you.

We offer:

• 100% LOCAL (no travel required) job
• Stability and predictability of schedule
• Opportunity to develop skills on various equipment
• Pension plan
• Extended health & dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Team atmosphere – WE HAVE FUN : )
• Training and Development
• and More!

Overview:
The Picker (Metal Sorter/General Labourer) is a full-time, permanent, non-exempt position that reports to Operations Department Supervisors/Managers.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:
The Picker (Metal Sorter/General Labourer) is responsible for sorting through scrap metal or plastic according to grade and size by performing the following duties, as follows:

• Removal of metal/plastic from sorting table, hand-truck, or conveyor types of metal/plastic by sight on sorting table;
• Keeping work area clean;
• May be assigned to operate or repair simple mechanical equipment;
• Other duties or special projects as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have own vehicle to commute to Mitchell Island;
• Ability to clearly communicate in English (spoken and written);
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-3 months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Must be able to regularly stand, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
• Must pass pre-employment drug & alcohol test and criminal background check;
• Must be willing to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. uniform, safety glasses, steel toed boots, hardhat, earplugs, and gloves);
• Safety conscious;
• Must be willing to work afternoon/evening shift;
• Manufacturing or production associate experience considered an asset;
• Forklift Certification (nice to have);

Core Competences:

• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan ahead;
• Skill to apply logic to draw conclusions;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Strong problem solving.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with help). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.