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Material Handler

Beacon Recycling Inc
Muskegon, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025

The Material Handler is responsible for the movement, handling, and storage of scrap and scrap related materials with a focus on production by assisting the yard and warehouse teams through various means, including hilos, loaders, skid steers, physical lifting, and is the backup to the Shipping & Receiving team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITILIES

  • Adds and separates materials into designated boxes, drums, containers, or piles
  • Assists the yard, S&R, and warehouse teams with the movement of materials, including (but not limited to) :
  • Loading / Unloading trucks and trailers
  • Pile management
  • Customer assistance
  • Weighing / Grading and Data Entry
  • Backup to the Shipping / Receiving Team
  • Keeps the warehouse and yard clean and organized
  • Process scrap metal using shears, balers, tumblers, and cutting implements
  • Performs daily inspection of equipment
  • Adheres to and promotes all safety policies
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Forklift
  • Skid Steer
  • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Previous scrap or salvage yard experience is a plus, but not required
  • Ability and willingness to learn to recognize and classify metals such as brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
  • Must have a good attention to detail
  • Must have the ability to receive a forklift license
  • Must be a self-starter with a positive attitude who requires little to no supervision
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position
  • Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, stoop, etc. for long periods of time
  • Must be willing to learn and strictly follow all company safety procedures
  • Meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
  • WORKING CONDITIONS

    Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, must be able to work in all weather conditions.

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