Job Title: Material HandlerJob DescriptionSorting and organizing metals for processing and recycling. Material handling involves unloading trucks and loading trucks. The role requires working both in the warehouse and outside in the yard, where you will be exposed to the elements (rain gear provided). Approximately 50% of the work will be inside and 50% will be outside. You will start with metal sorting and grading, and if performance is good, you will be trained in equipment operation later. Regular scheduled hours are from 7:30am to 4:00pm.Responsibilities
Sort and organize metals for processing and recycling.
Handle materials, including unloading and loading trucks.
Work both inside the warehouse and outside in the yard.
Perform metal sorting and grading tasks.
Potentially operate equipment after initial training and performance evaluation.
Essential Skills
No experience required, but comfort working in industrial environments is essential.
Willingness to learn how to operate a forklift.
Comfortable working outside about 50% of the time.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing or warehousing.
Comfortable wearing all PPE while working: Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, high visibility vests, steel toed boots, ear plugs.
Why Work Here?Excellent benefits package including annual Union pay raises, affordable Medical with low deductible, dental, vision, PTO, ability to contribute up to 50% of wages to 401K, 15% company match with 401K contributions, pension with $2 contributed for every hour worked, performance raises, profit sharing, quarterly bonuses, and performance bonuses.Work EnvironmentHeavy industrial scrap metal yard, which can be on the dirtier side of work environments. The area can be loud with heavy equipment or machinery running. Required PPE includes a hard hat, steel toed boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs. The company is a 115-year-old family-owned business that cares about its employees, with a strong focus on safety.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2025.About Aerotek:We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Full-time