Recycled Metal Retail Technician

Are you interested in working for a company that's main goal is to recycle our precious metals, while keeping our environment safer & more sustainable?

CW Metals is a Minnesota based leader in metal recycling that specializes in processing non-ferrous metals, and ferrous metals. CW Metals has the necessary equipment to handle any shipment and regularly services large scrap dealers, salvage yards, machine shops, fabricators and contractors such as; siders, HVAC, electricians, plumbers etc. CW also handles industrial accounts requiring regular turnover of metal in roll -offs, luggers and boxes. Our parent company Crow Wing Recycling is a family-owned business headquartered in Brainerd, MN and operates in 9 locations throughout the state.

The Retail Technician at CW Metals reports to the Site Operations Manager. Essential functions include sorting, equipment operations, light maintenance as trained, loading and unloading trailers, learning and identifying different types of metals and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet customers with a friendly, positive attitude as you are the face of company on our retail side of business
• Respectfully and carefully assist customers with getting their product unloaded and weighed
• Safely and effectively load and unload various types of trailers with confidence by operating a forklift and skid steer
• Check-in with customers to figure out what bins they might need and help them understand our material requirements and specifications
• Identify and sort various grades of non-ferrous metal to set up for pricing
• Enter material information into computer software program that sends to our scale operator to pay out customer
• Make sure materials are moved to appropriate staging area of yard for bailing and shipping to other locations
• Communicate via radio with staff frequently about safety, commodity grade, deducts, and any other appropriate radio communication to ensure an efficient work environment
• During downtime sort and clean breakage and mixed material to upgrade value
• Sweep, clean, and organize the entire yard, both behind and in front of the warehouse.
• Keep equipment clean and safe for operation, Check accuracy of scale weight on a daily basis.
• Ensure the equipment is getting the maintenance attention it needs by keeping a list and notifying the appropriate people of any issues
• Check daily mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of the equipment to ensure functionality
• Ensure flammable liquids (examples, but not limited to, gas tanks, propane tanks, oxygen tanks, batteries) are kept in the appropriate areas
• Use sweeper machine throughout the day when necessary. Use water system to keep dust contained Clean and organize area around scales and in retail parking lot.
• Follow company and OSHA safety guidelines
• Will assist with various projects around the yard and other duties as assigned

Skills And Qualifications:

• One (1) or more year's Laborer experience preferred
• Previous experience in the metals recycling industry a plus
• Forklift and/or Skid Steer experience a plus
• Customer facing experience; excellent communication
• Must be reliable, eager to work and willing to learn
• Must be able to work in a team environment or independently
• Must be punctual and demonstrate regular attendance
• Ability to continuously stand or walk
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Working Conditions:

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related)
• Ability to work outside year-round

Company Benefits:

• 50% Employer Paid Individual Health Insurance, HSA, Dental, Life Insurance
• Additional benefits include Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life, AD&D Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays and accrued PTO with rollover option
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Join a rapidly growing company that promotes internally

CW Metals strives to provide a safe and productive workplace for the employees and support staff. We seek personnel committed to providing superior customer service, high levels of integrity, and a desire to grow in each area of our business. Staff accomplish this by respecting the rights of their fellow employees and creating a safe workplace free of harassment, discrimination or other wrongdoing and continually striving for excellence.

CW Metals is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.