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M&M Recycling

Metal Recycling Yard Crew

Austell, GA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Metal Recycling Yard Crew Company Overview M&M Recycling is a growing, family-owned scrap metal company with deep roots in the Atlanta area. Our Austell, GA yard is busy, honest, and built on hard ...

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Scrap Metal Associate - Loading/ Unloading

Riviera Beach, FL · On-site

$15/hr

Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, warehouse, construction, or general labor environment is preferred but not required. * Basic knowledge of metals and recycling processes is a ...

Mid-City Scrap, LLC.

$65K - $75K/yr

Experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, construction, manufacturing, automotive recycling, or related industries preferred. Working Conditions * Work is performed in an industrial ...

Mid-City Scrap LLC

Outside Scrap Metal Buyer

MA · On-site

Experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, construction, manufacturing, automotive recycling, or related industries preferred. Working Conditions * Work is performed in an industrial ...

Mid-City Scrap, LLC

Outside Scrap Metal Buyer

Westport, MA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Experience in scrap metal recycling, waste management, construction, manufacturing, automotive recycling, or related industries preferred. Working Conditions * Work is performed in an industrial ...

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

Holly Hill, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC Location: Holly Hill, FL, United States Other Available Locations: N ... If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal ...

Misti Pett

Scrap Metal Grader

South Paris, ME · On-site

$60K/yr

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company ... As a Material Grader at Trademark Metals Recycling, you'll receive incoming scrap, weigh and grade ...

Legacy

Scrap Metal Processor - Z Recyclers

Lynden, WA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

... metal recycling operations. Responsibilities * Assist customers with unloading scrap metal from ... vehicles and trailers * Sort scrap metal by type and place materials in the correct yard locations

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

Ocala, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC Location: Ocala, FL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A ... If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal ...

Harmon Scrap Metal

Inbound Metal Inspector

Athens, AL · On-site

$18/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Inbound Metal Inspector Join a Team That Recycles the Past to Impact the Future At Harmon Scrap Metal, we believe every load matters. Our mission is to empower people ...

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

Ocala, FL

$60K/yr

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC Location: Ocala, FL, United States Other Available Locations: N/A ... If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal ...

Misti Pett

Scrap Metal Grader

South Paris, ME · On-site

$60K/yr

Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company ... As a Material Grader at Trademark Metals Recycling, you'll receive incoming scrap, weigh and grade ...

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

West Palm Beach, FL

$60K/yr

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC Location: West Palm, FL, United States Other Available Locations: N ... If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal ...

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

Holly Hill, FL

$60K/yr

Trademark Metals Recycling LLC Location: Holly Hill, FL, United States Other Available Locations: N ... If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal ...

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What is the difference between Intern Scrap Metal Recycling vs Recycling Technician?

AspectIntern Scrap Metal RecyclingRecycling Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some internships may require coursework in environmental science or related fieldsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications in waste management or safety may be preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised environment at recycling facilities or scrapyardsHands-on work at recycling plants, sorting, processing, and maintaining equipment
Employer & Industry UsageInternships offered by recycling companies, environmental organizations, or scrapyards for training purposesFull-time or part-time roles in recycling facilities, often with more responsibility

Intern Scrap Metal Recycling roles provide foundational experience and training in recycling processes, often as a stepping stone. Recycling Technicians perform more hands-on tasks with greater responsibility in processing and maintaining recycling operations. Both roles are essential in the recycling industry but differ in experience level and job responsibilities.

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Assistant Operations Manager - Scrap Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 100k/year - Westport, MA

AllSearch Professional Staffing

Westport, MA

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Assistant Operations Manager - Scrap Metal Recycling - Base Salary to 100k/year - Westport, MA

  • Our client, a growing scrap metal recycling and processing operation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Operations Manager to support 2nd shift operations at their recycling facility in Westport, MA. This role will oversee daily yard operations, production flow, ELV processing activities, shredder support operations, safety initiatives, and environmental compliance efforts across the facility.
  • The Assistant Operations Manager will work closely with operations leadership, production teams, maintenance personnel, and EHS staff to help drive operational efficiency, throughput, and safe processing practices within a high-volume scrap recycling environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in managing daily recycling facility operations, including ELV processing, scrap yard material flow, shredder support operations, ferrous and non-ferrous material processing, and inbound/outbound scrap handling
  • Coordinate daily and weekly production priorities with department leads and yard supervisors
  • Monitor production throughput, downtime, material flow, and operational bottlenecks to support production targets
  • Help oversee shredder feed preparation and downstream processing operations
  • Step in to supervise facility operations during the Operations Manager's absence
  • Support safe operation of heavy equipment and recycling processing equipment throughout the yard
  • Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety and HR personnel to reinforce workplace safety initiatives and compliance standards
  • Participate in safety meetings, facility audits, incident investigations, corrective action planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure environmental compliance related to ELV depollution, fluid removal, stormwater management, housekeeping standards, and scrap containment procedures
  • Reinforce proper PPE usage, equipment operation procedures, and safe work practices across all operational areas
  • Support operational process improvements focused on productivity, efficiency, equipment utilization, and material recovery

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience within scrap metal recycling, metal processing, salvage operations, heavy industrial manufacturing, or recycling facility operations.
  • Prior supervisory, lead, or operations oversight experience within a scrap yard, recycling facility, shredder operation, ELV processing environment, or similar heavy industrial setting is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of ELV depollution processes, shredder feed preparation, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap segregation, material flow coordination, and overall recycling yard operations.
  • Experience coordinating production priorities, managing operational workflows, and supporting throughput goals within a high-volume industrial environment is highly valued.
  • Candidates must be able to work 2nd shift hours (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and have Saturday availability.

Compensation:

  • Base salary in the 90k - 100k/year range (flexible dependent on experience)
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO and paid holidays

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