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General Laborer

Scrap International
Hammond, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

Get paid to break things!

Overview
Seeking dependable laborers to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working in physically demanding environments and a record of reliable and consistent attendance.

Scrap International is a fast-growing company that specializes in the purchasing, processing, and re-selling of recycled metal products. Experience in the scrap industry is not required.

This general labor position is the ground-floor in our quickly-growing company. Employees enter the company at this level, completing general labor tasks as assigned, and have opportunities to work up to more specific tasks and duties, such as working with customers, operating heavy machinery, or using specialized tools.

Responsibilities
- Process various metals using hand and power tools (get paid to break things!)
- Identify, weigh, sort, and store various materials
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Assist with loading and unloading materials
- Follow safety protocols at all times
- Utilize forklifts or other machinery when appropriate
- Other general labor tasks as assigned

Experience
- Previous experience in a scrap, construction, or processing setting is beneficial
- Ability to use mechanical and electrical tools effectively
- Ability to lift upwards of 50 lb on an irregular basis

Benefits
- 75m break time daily -- all on the clock!
- Regular opportunities for weekend & overtime pay.
- Weekly paychecks
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan available after probationary period (90 days)
- Paid sick/vacation days after 1 year with the company

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • On-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Rotating weekends

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Overtime pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • Is there anything on a background check that you'd like to explain ahead of time? Criminal history is not an automatic disqualification.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)
  • English (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Hammond, IN 46327 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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