Recycled Metals Baler 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 Recycled Metals Baler Technician at CW Metals reports to the Site Manager. We have positions open in our Lakeville, MN and Monticello, MN locations! 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:

• Comprehensive understanding of our non-ferrous baler including safe operation, lock out tag out, feed control, and maintenance as needed
• Identify and sort various grades of scrap metal
• Feeds baler with forklift, skid-steer, wheel loader, and by hand
• Safely and effectively load and unload various types of trailers with confidence
• Quality control - looking for non-compliant items
• Before weighing and tagging bails, make sure quality is acceptable to specifications
• Communicate via radio with staff frequently about safety, commodity grade, deducts, and any other appropriate radio communication to ensure an efficient work environment
• Keep equipment clean and safe for operation
• Ensure the equipment is getting the maintenance attention it needs by keeping a list and notifying the appropriate personnel of any issues
• Check mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of the equipment to ensure functionality
• Proficiently utilize visual scrap software
• Follow company and OSHA safety guidelines
• Will assist with various projects around the yard
• Other duties as assigned

Skills And Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Prefer 1-3 years’ experience operating machinery equipment preferred
• Previous experience in the metals recycling industry a plus
• Forklift and/or Skid Steer experience a plus
• 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.