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Copper Recycling Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Sorter you will perform a variety of physical tasks to support our recycling operation, handling and sorting materials like aluminum, copper, and brass. Keeping the work area clean, and working ...

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Sorter you will perform a variety of physical tasks to support our recycling operation, handling and sorting materials like aluminum, copper, and brass. Keeping the work area clean, and working ...

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Sorter you will perform a variety of physical tasks to support our recycling operation, handling and sorting materials like aluminum, copper, and brass. Keeping the work area clean, and working ...

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

As a Sorter you will perform a variety of physical tasks to support our recycling operation, handling and sorting materials like aluminum, copper, and brass. Keeping the work area clean, and working ...

General Laborer

Houston, TX · On-site

$13 - $15/hr

Market Street Recycling is currently looking to hire a Scrap Material Sorter. Qualifications: * Material sorter with scrap yard experience. * Knowledge of different grades of aluminum, brass, copper ...

Scrap Material Processor

Gallatin, TN

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

CFC Recycling Inc coming soon to Gallatin, Tn. We are looking for a recycle yard worker that has ... copper,aluminum,brass) Must follow all safety protocols and adhere to all regulations Must be able ...

Scrap Material Processor

Gallatin, TN · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

CFC Recycling Inc coming soon to Gallatin, Tn. We are looking for a recycle yard worker that has ... copper,aluminum,brass) Must follow all safety protocols and adhere to all regulations Must be able ...

Salary: $21-$24hr CFC Recycling Inc coming soon to Gallatin, Tn. We are looking for a recycle yard ... copper,aluminum,brass) Must follow all safety protocols and adhere to all regulations Must be able ...

Warehouse Worker

Houma, LA · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel ...

Material Handler

Houma, LA · On-site

$16.25 - $19.50/hr

EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel ...

EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel ...

Recycler

Georgetown, KY

$19.62 - $19.89/hr

Sort metals to separate high-grade metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum, for recycling.Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts.Operate balers to compress ...

Recycler

Georgetown, KY

$19.62 - $19.89/hr

Sort metals to separate high-grade metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum, for recycling. Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts. Operate balers to ...

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What is the difference between Copper Recycling vs Copper Scrap Technician?

AspectCopper RecyclingCopper Scrap Technician
CertificationsRecycling certifications, safety trainingSafety training, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentRecycling plants, processing facilitiesScrap yards, collection sites
Industry UsageEnvironmental services, metal recyclingScrap metal collection, processing
Job FocusProcessing and recycling copper materialsSorting, handling, and preparing scrap copper

While both roles involve working with copper materials, Copper Recycling focuses on processing and recycling copper at dedicated facilities, emphasizing environmental practices. Copper Scrap Technicians primarily handle the collection and sorting of scrap copper at yards or collection points. Both roles require safety training and technical knowledge, but their work environments and specific tasks differ.

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Infographic showing various Copper Recycling job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 41% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Copper Sorter - Metal Recycling Yard

PTP Metal Recyclers

Dallas, TX

$16 - $20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

The Copper Sorter role at PTP Metal Recyclers is an operations position responsible for the accurate identification, sorting, and processing of recycled scrap Copper. This role requires excellent attention to detail, effective communication, and strong analytical skills.
PTP Metal Recyclers is a fast-growing, metal recycling company.

We have openings for Copper Sorters at our Dallas, TX facility.

Shift: 1st

Days: Monday - Friday (must be flexible to work weekends)

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Accurately identify and separate recycled copper into proper grades.

·         Ensure material is properly weighed, tagged, documented and placed in designated containers (bins, pallets or gaylord boxes)

·         Successful candidate will have strong safety habits.

·         Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition.

·         Support material preparation and truck loading activities.

·         Ability to work weekends if needed.

Qualifications:

·         At least 1 full year of verifiable experience related to grading non-ferrous scrap metal for recycling.

·         Works safely and with integrity.

·         Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.

·         Ability to operate a forklift a plus.

Physical Requirements:

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or bend.

·         Must be able to stand for significant lengths of time in an industrial environment with exposure to all elements of weather

·         The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

·         Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

PTP Metal Recyclers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: 
 

·         401(k)

·         401(k) matching

·         Dental insurance

·         Vision insurance

·         Health insurance

·         Health savings account

·         Life insurance

·         Opportunities for advancement

·         Paid time off