Metal Sorter

Job Summary:

Sorts scrap metal according to grade and size by performing the duties outlined below.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Removes metal/plastic from sorting table, hand-truck, or conveyor and stacks in piles or places in rack or on conveyor, according to grade of the metal/plastic.
• Gauges types of metal/plastic by sight on sorting table.
• Keeps work area clean.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to handle, or feel, and reach; climb and balance.
• Must be able to speak and listen.
• Occasionally required to sit, squat, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer: The above statements are statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills.

Sims Metals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value the diversity of all our employees. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their fullest potential. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship status, marital or familial status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics by Federal, State, or Local laws. Sims Metals is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

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