*** No prior job experience necessary - show up with a good attitude and a willingness to learn and we will give you the rest! Forklift experience would be helpful but not required.***
OVERTIME HOURS AVAILABLE WEEKLY, FULL TIME AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND.
About us
Basic Metals operates Metro Detroit's best scrap metal recycling yards. We have our own in-house trucking fleet and maintenance operation, as well as two fully outfitted scrap yards. We specialize in commercial and industrial production scrap recycling as well as open to the public service yards.
Basic Metals is looking to add a member to it's team! We're looking to fill an immediate opening to work inside our Non-Ferrous Metal Shop at our Mount Clemens, MI scrap yard for one motivated and passionate person looking to join the team! Basic has been Michigan-owned and operated since 2006, and we are a family-oriented company that prides itself on taking great care of our people. Every position at Basic comes with an opportunity for overtime, Simple IRA retirement plan, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, medical and dental benefits, highly competitive wages, company paid uniforms/boots, paid sick and vacation time, and much more!
This person would be responsible for assisting in identifying and grading of various types of scrap metal, helping with weighing/purchasing/handling/sorting of inbound and outbound loads, processing of scrap metal with various tools to upgrade value of materials, as well as other various work around the shop and yard. In addition, we also regularly operate forklifts to unload / handle / load various types of containers and materials on a regular basis. Prior experience is not required, but the ability to learn and confidently operate that sort of equipment is a must for the correct candidate.
Prior knowledge or experience within a scrap yard would be helpful but not at all necessary, we're willing to educate and train you. We're looking for a hungry person willing to shadow a well experienced supervisor and learn to make his life easier!
Qualifications:
- Must be able to work efficiently with and without direct supervision.
- Friendly and personable attitude capable of successfully interacting with customers daily.
- Must be able to take direction and execute plans effectively.
- Must build and maintain a good knowledge of scrap material grades of non-ferrous materials, upgradable availability of those materials.
- Ability to work outdoor environment year round.
- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
- Desire to work safely with a great group of people who love what they do!
If you think you're a good fit for the position we would love to hear from you today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing and capable to work in outdoor conditions throughout the year as necessary?
- Are you available to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 5 and also a half day on Saturdays?
- Are you able to pass a pre-employment physical and be cleared to work?
Experience:
- Heavy lifting: 1 year (Preferred)
- forklift operation: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Clemens, MI 48043 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person