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Scrap Metal Worker

Alpha Shredding Group, Inc

📍 Trenton, NJ 08638📅 Posted August 28, 2026🔗 Indeed
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Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a Scrap Metal Worker and play a vital role in recycling management operations. In this energetic position, you will handle recyclable materials, operate forklifts, and ensure environmental compliance while maintaining safety standards. Your expertise will contribute to sustainable practices and efficient material handling, supporting our commitment to environmental responsibility and community well-being.

Duties

  • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to load, unload, and transport scrap metals and recyclable materials.
  • Handle recyclable materials with precision, ensuring proper sorting, storage, and disposal in accordance with environmental regulations.
  • Conduct routine inspections of equipment and work areas to identify hazards, perform maintenance checks, and ensure all safety protocols are followed.
  • Assist in the cleaning and organization of work sites to maintain a safe and efficient environment for all team members.
  • Follow hazardous materials regulations during handling of potentially dangerous substances or metals containing hazardous components.
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently to safeguard against injuries during heavy lifting, equipment operation, or handling hazardous materials.

Requirements

  • Proven experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders, forklifts, or similar material handling equipment.
  • Mechanical knowledge related to scrap metal processing and recycling operations.
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting regularly while maintaining safety standards.
  • Outdoor work experience with a strong understanding of environmental compliance and safety regulations.
  • Familiarity with hazardous materials regulations and safety protocol adherence is highly desirable.
  • Excellent teamwork skills with a proactive approach to safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Valid certifications for forklift operation or heavy equipment operation are a plus but not mandatory; training can be provided for qualified candidates.

Join us in making a positive impact on the environment through responsible scrap metal handling! We are dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive workplace where energetic individuals can thrive while contributing to sustainable practices every day.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Safety equipment provided
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Drug/Smoke free work environment, conducting regular random drug screens including pre employment drug screens. This includes use of Marijuana

Language:

  • Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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