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Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$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

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 ...

Nucor

Scrap Metal Grader

FL · On-site

$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 · 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 ...

Christensen Recycling

CHRISTENSEN RECYCLING

Sayreville, NJ · On-site

$750 - $1.5K/wk

Must have a CLEAN driving record, ability to drive Ford F550 truck and be able to pass a drug test Christensen Recycling is a Scrap Metal Recycling Company that purchases Scrap Metal from Automotive ...

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 ...

EMR Metal Recycling

Account Manager (Buyer)

Houma, LA · On-site

About Us: EMR is one of the world's leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning ... This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the thriving scrap metal industry, build strong ...

M&M Recycling

Scrap Yard Buyer

Locust Grove, GA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Scrap Yard Buyer Company Overview M&M Recycling is a well-established scrap metal recycling company serving the Locust Grove area. We are committed to safety, integrity, productivity, and great ...

Three River Recycling

Scrapyard Laborer

Baden, PA

$15 - $17/hr

Scrapyard Laborer Baden, PA Three Rivers Recycling is a private family-owned scrap metal company serving the Pittsburgh and surrounding area. With our 42 years of experience, we are the top metal ...

M&M Recycling

Metal Recycling Yard Crew

Locust Grove, GA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Locust Grove, Austell, and other M&M Recycling yards around Atlanta Pay: $16 to $20 per hour ... We're a growing, family-owned scrap metal company with deep roots in the Atlanta area. Our yards ...

M&M Recycling

Scrap Yard Buyer (Non-Ferrous)

Austell, GA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Scrap Yard Buyer Company Overview M&M Recycling is a well-established scrap metal recycling company serving the Locust Grove area. We are committed to safety, integrity, productivity, and great ...

Openwork

Scrap Yard Metal Sorter

Locust Grove, GA · On-site

$15/hr

General Laborer Join Our High-Energy Scrap Metal Recycling Team! Location: Locust Grove. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM 12:00 PM. Department: Non-Ferrous Warehouse. SCRAP ...

Openwork

Scrap Yard Metal Sorter

Locust Grove, GA · On-site

$14 - $17.50/hr

General Laborer Join Our High-Energy Scrap Metal Recycling Team! Location: Locust Grove. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM 12:00 PM. Department: Non-Ferrous Warehouse. SCRAP ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary scrap metal recycling in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Scrap Metal RecyclingScrap Metal Processor
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certificationsHigh school diploma; certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentTemporary job sites, scrapyards, recycling facilitiesProcessing plants, scrapyards, recycling facilities
Job FocusAssisting with scrap collection, sorting, and transportationProcessing, sorting, and preparing scrap metals for resale

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Scrap Metal Grader

Nucor

West Palm Beach, FL • On-site

$60K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Nucor rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 538 rated manufacturers

Job description

Job Details

Division: Trademark Metals Recycling LLC

Location: West Palm, FL, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

Know Your Metal. Own Your Station. Build a Real Career.

If you like hands-on work, working with customers, and learning the ins and outs of scrap metal - this role puts you right in the middle of the action. As a Material Grader at Trademark Metals Recycling, you'll receive incoming scrap, weigh and grade materials, and keep the warehouse moving efficiently. You'll learn to identify metals, catch what doesn't belong, and make sure every load is processed accurately. We'll train you up - and back you with Nucor's weekly pay, real bonuses, and benefits that start in just 30 days.

Top Benefits - Why You'll Want to Work Here

Average annual earnings: $60,000+
(Includes base pay, weekly overtime opportunities, and production bonuses)

  • Weekly production bonus - unlimited earning potential
  • Paid training - we'll teach you what you need to succeed
  • Fast benefits - medical, dental, & vision after just 30 days
  • Profit sharing - yearly payout averaging ~17% of annual pay
  • 401(k) match - company matches 17% of your contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan - company matches 10%
  • Paid vacation - 40 hours after 6 months
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 per year
  • Company-paid life & disability insurance
  • Clear career paths - promote from within, no cap on growth

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!  

Daily Job Duties - What You'll Do
  • Follow all company and OSHA safety procedures - attend safety meetings and look out for yourself and your teammates
  • Receive customers' scrap metal at the kiosk, weigh it, enter the correct material code into the system, and move it to the right container in the warehouse
  • Inspect incoming scrap and vehicles - advise customers on what's accepted, flag non-accepted material, and take deductions as needed
  • Assist with weighing, sorting, and moving material throughout the warehouse - physical handling of materials is a core part of the job
  • Operate a forklift to move material in the yard and warehouse (or learn - we train)
  • Keep your work area clean and safe - sweeping, shoveling, and general clean-up as needed
  • Cross-train in other positions and jump in wherever the team needs you

You're the connection between the customer and the scale - accuracy and hustle matter here. No scrap metal experience required - we provide paid training to get you up to speed fast.

Job Requirements - What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 1 year of general labor experience - preferably in scrap metal, warehousing, or construction
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, non-stop outdoor and warehouse environment
  • Able to stand or walk for most of the shift (up to 12 hours)
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Comfortable working outdoors in heat and all weather conditions
  • Dependable - shows up on time and stays on task without constant supervision
  • Able to shift priorities quickly and complete tasks safely and effectively
  • Forklift experience is a plus (not required - we train)
  • Flexible to work overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
  • Bilingual preferred
  • Candidates within 50 miles of location preferred
  • Must pass a hair drug test and background check
About Us - Why Trademark Metals Recycling & Nucor?

Nucor is a Fortune 150 company and North America's leader in steel manufacturing and recycling. We believe in:

  • Safety first-always
  • Pay for performance
  • Promoting from within
  • Long-term stability
  • Taking care of our people and communities

If you want steady work, strong weekly pay, real benefits from day one, and a career you can build-not just a paycheck-apply today. We want you on our team.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing. 

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

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About Nucor

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Nucor Corporation is an American producer of steel and related products based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest steel producer in the United States, the largest "mini-mill" steelmaker (i.e. it uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap steel as opposed to blast furnaces to melt iron), and the biggest recycler of scrap in North America. As of 2021, Nucor was the 15th-largest steel producer in the world.

Industry

Primary metal manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1905

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