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Scrap Yard Metal Sorter

Locust Grove, GA · On-site

$15/hr

SCRAP METAL EXPERIENCE A PLUS! Are you looking for a fast-paced, hands-on job where you have the opportunity to build a career? Do you thrive in an active, team-oriented environment? If you're ...

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Scrap Yard Metal Sorter

Locust Grove, GA

$15/hr

SCRAP METAL EXPERIENCE A PLUS! Are you looking for a fast-paced, hands-on job where you have the opportunity to build a career? Do you thrive in an active, team-oriented environment? If you're ...

Mount Adams Fruit

Sorter

Bingen, WA · On-site

$16.66 - $16.91/hr

As a Sorter you will sort fruit from conveyor rolls by picking up individual pears, apples, or cherries and placing them onto either a conveyor belt or dropping them into a metal chute or placing ...

Elwood Staffing

Sorter

Pioneer, OH

$17/hr

Sorter Pioneer Ohio company needs a someone sort and inspect parts on first shift, 6 am to 2 pm ... Sort metal parts according to size, type, and quality standards Inspect parts for defects such as ...

National Star Services

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

National Star Services is a 27-year-old facility management company providing different services all nationwide and we are now in search of a Metal Recycling Sorter in Chicago,IL 60612. Duties: As a ...

National Star Services

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

National Star Services is a 27-year-old facility management company providing different services all nationwide and we are now in search of a Metal Recycling Sorter in Chicago,IL 60612. Duties: As a ...

National Star Services

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

National Star Services is a 27-year-old facility management company providing different services all nationwide and we are now in search of a Metal Recycling Sorter in Chicago,IL 60612. Duties: As a ...

National Star Services

Recycling Sorter

Chicago, IL · On-site

$16.60/hr

National Star Services is a 27-year-old facility management company providing different services all nationwide and we are now in search of a Metal Recycling Sorter in Chicago,IL 60612. Duties: As a ...

ADP Recruitment Solutions Group

Sorter

Stamford, CT

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

The Sorter will be employed in the MRF sorting materials on the picking line as well as cleaning ... We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream. At WIN Waste ...

WIN Waste Innovations

Sorter

Stamford, CT · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

The Sorter will be employed in the MRF sorting materials on the picking line as well as cleaning ... We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream. At WIN Waste ...

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Sorter/Packer at Knoxville TN

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Sorter/Packer Location: Knoxville TN 37921 o The primary duties of the sort line sorter include: o ... Batteries and metal should be removed from the sort line daily and placed in the appropriate area.

Silgan

Inventory Quality Sorter

Evansville, IN · On-site

$19.03/hr

Inventory Quality Sorter | Evansville, IN | Starting Pay $19.03 per hour We are seeking an ... We are the largest metal food packaging producer in North America, committed to sustainability and ...

Wheelabrator Technologies

Sorter

Stamford, CT

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

The Sorter will be employed in the MRF sorting materials on the picking line as well as cleaning ... We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream. At WIN Waste ...

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Metal Mart Store Manager - Metal Building Components

Metal Mart Store Manager - Metal Building Components

McElroy Metal

Alvin, TX

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 hours ago

McElroy Metal rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About McElroy Metal
McElroy Metal is a leading manufacturer of metal roofing, metal siding and sub-structural components with 14 manufacturing facilities, 28 Service Centers and 44 Metal Mart locations across the US.
After three generations of family ownership, McElroy transitioned to an employee-owned company (ESOP) in 2023. Ian McElroy, who continues to serve as the President of McElroy Metal, shared the reason for the change, "The one constant trait during our 60-year history is the influence and support of employees. Throughout the country, McElroy Metal is blessed to have loyal team members, including many that have dedicated decades of service to the company. As a show of appreciation, McElroy Metal team members are now employee owners of McElroy Metal.”
Recruitment Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu0kwO8cYck
Benefits
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Comprehensive medical plan for all full-time employees and their dependents
  • Prescription card benefit
  • Dental plan for all regular full-time employees
  • Life insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
  • Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
  • Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for all regular, full-time employees at no cost to the employee
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit-sharing plan
  • Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full-time employees
  • Financial performance incentive programs
  • In-house and outside employee training and development opportunities
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic individual for the position of Store Manager for our Metal Mart location in Alvin, Texas. This position manages retail store in selling of metal building components, supervises employees, counter sales, bookkeeping, marketing, inventory control, orders stock, and typical warehouse operations such as receiving, loading, unloading, safety as well as all administrative functions at the Metal Mart and reports to the Metal Mart Area Supervisor.
About The Store
Alvin is located between Houston and Galveston in close proximity to the Texas Gulf Coast. Alvin is the home town of baseball great Nolan Ryan and is a thriving community with an abundance of oil and gas industry and demand for the product and services that we provide. The store is located on a busy locally traveled highway with great visibility.
The Alvin store is very nice and will be refreshed and ready to go for the incoming store manager. It is well established with several consistent customers. It has a nice office, concrete fenced yard, lots of storage racks, Schectyl trim equipment, R-panel cut back shear, and multiple forklifts. This location has great potential to be a top producing location with the right personnel.
Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F
Responsibilities
  • Coordinates scheduling, distribution, warehousing, and selling activities in accordance with policies and procedures established by the company.
  • Uses product and construction knowledge to assist customers.
  • Establishes prices to be competitive in market area.
  • Responsible for daily bookkeeping and bank deposits.
  • Assigns work duties and schedules employees.
  • Interviews, selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates employees.
  • Organizes office and warehouse for most efficient usage for equipment, material layout, cutting, and shipping operations.
  • Responsible for ordering stock and keeping adequate inventory levels.
  • Maintains accurate paperwork including invoices, credit memos, quotes, purchase orders, transfers, daily and monthly reports.
  • Estimates materials and costs for contractors and individuals.
  • Works with advertising agency to determine optimal media coverage to effectively promote products.
  • Maintains good relationship with customers.
  • Reviews costs and expenses and develops plans to increase margins.
  • Preparing UPS shipments and shipping for other freight companies both incoming and outgoing.
  • Responsible for keeping stores in compliance with all safety and environmental codes as well as maintaining building security.
Experience/Skills
  • High School Diploma.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Construction experience preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Wrenches, Bander, Screw gun, Chop Saw, Strapping Tools, Pliers, Hammer, Screwdriver, Slings, Measuring Tape, Goggles, Drills, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Back Brace, Hydraulic Shears, Tin Snips, and Forklift
Visit our McElroyMetal.com employment page for more information about our company, our locations, and how to join the McElroy Metal team.
McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.

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