Current jobs related to Metal Pickers - Richmond - Richmond Steel Recycling Ltd.

The RSR Purpose is to create a world without waste to preserve our planet.

Come work in the business of sustainability and saving the planet If you want to be a part of the solution towards a healthy and sustainable environment, then Richmond Steel Recycling is the place for you.

**We offer**:

- 100% LOCAL (no travel required) job
- Stability and Predictability of schedule
- Opportunity to develop skills on various equipment
- Pension plan
- Extended health & dental benefits, premiums are 100% company sponsored after 3 months of employment
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Team atmosphere - WE HAVE FUN :)
- Training and Development
- and More

**Overview**:
The Metal Picker/General Labourer is a full-time, permanent, non-exempt position that reports to Operations Department Supervisors/Managers.

**Job Summary and Responsibilities**:
The Metal Picker/General Labourer is responsible for sorting through scrap metal or plastic according to grade and size by performing the following duties, as follows:

- Removal of metal/plastic from sorting table, hand-truck, or conveyor types of metal/plastic by sight on sorting table;
- Keeping work area clean;
- May be assigned to operate or repair simple mechanical equipment;
- Other duties or special projects as may be assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Ability to clearly communicate in English (spoken and written);
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1-3 months related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Forklift Certification (nice to have);
- Must be able to regularly stand, 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;
- Must pass pre-employment rug & alcohol test and criminal background check;
- Must be willing to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. uniform, safety glasses, steel toed boots, hardhat, earplugs, and gloves);
- Safety conscious;
- Must be willing to work daytime/evening shift;
- Must be able to to commute to Mitchell island.

**Core Competences**:

- Strong attention to detail;
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and plan ahead;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Strong problem solving.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $21.95 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Work Location: One location