Laborer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Forklift Operator

Location

Country: United States of America

State / County: California

City: Gardena

Division: Metals
Function: Operations
Workplace Type: On‑Site
Position type: Full Time

Prepare and sort metals for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances.

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules, safely operates all equipment and tools, identifies and reports safety problems, corrects when possible.
• Identify or test metals to be sorted by using spark or acid test, Nitrons, mill marking identification, magnets, form & shape, or other appropriate methods.
• Sort metals to separate hi‑temp alloys within their respective categories, and separate from Titanium, red metals, ferrous and non‑ferrous metals for recycling.
• Place sorted materials into barrels, bins, gaylords, pallets or other appropriate containers.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, or front‑end loaders to load bales, bundles, or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters, customers or other facilities.
• Identify preventable mechanical malfunctions of machinery.
• Apply basic computer knowledge for ROM data entry and tag creation, material sortation and inventory control.
• Clean recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up debris, or moving barrels and bins.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with all ISO, Company and Safety procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Education and Experience – High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Two (2) years’ experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment preferred.

Competencies – Experience operating forklifts preferred. Must pass a colour vision test. Attention to detail with basic math skills, including accurate addition and subtraction. Proficient in basic computer use for work order entry and completion. Able to use basic hand tools. Physically able to frequently lift up to 35 lbs, with frequent bending. Able to multi‑task with shifting priorities and multiple interruptions.

Willing to work shifts and overtime as needed, including 12‑hour shifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The job requires frequent reaching overhead, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, standing, walking, repetitive hand movements, and lifting/carrying up to 35 lbs. Frequent forklift and hand‑tool operation is required. Visual inspection of product and appropriate use of personal protective equipment (metatarsal shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection) are mandatory.

Works primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, flames, water and extreme heat and cold. Occasional exposure to vibrations and noise.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• Hourly pay range: $20.16 – $20.16 USD.
• Eligible for the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan.
• 120 hours paid time off each year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.