North Chili, NY · On-site
$30/hr
Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, steel mill, or heavy industrial environment preferred. * Experience operating mills, shredders, crushers, conveyors, or similar processing ...
New
North Chili, NY · On-site
$30/hr
Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, steel mill, or heavy industrial environment preferred. * Experience operating mills, shredders, crushers, conveyors, or similar processing ...
New
$9.25 - $10.52
2% of jobs
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$13.07 - $14.34
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$15.19 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.34 - $15.61
16% of jobs
The median wage is $16.82 / hr.
$15.61 - $16.88
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$16.88 - $18.16
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$18.55 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.16 - $19.43
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To thrive in a Scrap Yard role, you need a solid understanding of metal types, safe material handling, and operation of heavy machinery, often supported by a high school diploma and sometimes a forklift or equipment operator certification. Familiarity with scrap management software, balers, shears, and safety protocols, as well as knowledge of environmental regulations, are typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for this position. These skills ensure efficient, safe, and compliant operations while maximizing the value of recycled materials.
A Scrap Yard job involves working in a facility that processes and recycles metal and other materials. Responsibilities may include sorting, cutting, and transporting scrap, operating machinery, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Workers may also assist customers in buying or selling scrap metal. Physical labor and knowledge of material types are often required.
Working at a scrap yard involves a variety of daily tasks such as sorting and grading different types of metals, operating equipment like forklifts or cranes, and safely unloading materials from customer vehicles. Employees often assist with weighing and recording incoming and outgoing scrap, maintaining a clean and organized yard, and following all safety and environmental regulations. You may also interact with customers, provide guidance on accepted materials, and collaborate with team members to ensure efficient workflow. This role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn valuable skills within the recycling and metal industries.
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Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.
Tower Mill Operator - Scrap Metal RecyclingPay: Starting at $30.00 per hourWe are seeking an experienced Tower Mill Operator to join our scrap metal recycling operation. This position is responsible for safely operating and monitoring tower mill equipment and associated processing systems to maintain efficient production and material quality.
ResponsibilitiesStarting at $30.00/hour, with potential for higher starting pay based on relevant experience.
A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.
Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.
To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.
