General Laborer - Dayshift

Company Description

BlueScope Recycling is a full-service, ferrous scrap metal recycler with processing facilities in Waterloo, IN, Delta, OH, and Mansfield, OH. BlueScope Recycling buys scrap from industrial generators, wholesale suppliers, and the general public, focusing on delivering the highest level of service.

Summary:  Under direct supervision, the General Laborer assists in the production process by loading and unloading material from machines, conveyors, and mobile equipment; supplying or holding materials or tools; placing material in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping; as well as stacking and banding material or products.  This position can use heavy equipment, such as a skid steer, forklift, front loader, and/or a crane.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists by loading and unloading material from machines, conveyors, etc using heavy equipment, such as, but not limited to, a skid steer, forklift, front loader and/or a crane. 

• Assists in the placement of products on equipment or work surfaces, supplying or holding materials or tools.

• Wraps, stacks and bands material or products.

• Builds or assembles crates.

• Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities. 

• Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned.

• Perform physical duties associated with equipment operation.

• Follow the direction of the Area Supervisor regarding daily production and activities to complete the job.

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment as required. 

• Always follow the dress code and compliance with proper PPE.

• Work independently without direct supervision.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and appropriately supervise other employees.

• Must be able to appropriately work with and otherwise interact with other company associates, customers, vendors, and the public. 

• Problem solving skills

• Reading and writing skills

• Basic math skills

• Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing environment

Quantitative Scope:

• No budget responsibility

• No direct/indirect reports

Work authorization:

• No sponsorship available

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope
is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.