Scrap Material Handler

**ABOUT US**

RAM Iron & Metal Inc is a privately owned Canadian Company that has been actively involved in the recycling industry since 1983. We are dealers, processors, and brokers of all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. As a buyer and recycler of metals, we are proud of the continuing contributions we make towards the protection of our environment which is achieved through our waste reduction efforts.

RAM Iron & Metal is ISO certified for 14001 and 9001, These structured systems ensure that we are able to consistently meet the expectations and requirements of our customers, suppliers, employees, governing legislations and communities.

Maintaining these credentials are key to our overall business as they reinforce our continual quality and safety mindset, while providing clarity on how best to avoid or resolve any challenges. Moreover, they drive our organization’s improvements, as well as our employee training and development.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

RAM Iron & Metal is looking for a talented and driven **Scrap Material Handler** join our Team. The Scrap Material Handler, under the direction of the Supervisor, Ferrous / Lead, Operations will be responsible operating heavy equipment machinery in a safe and effective manner.

**JOIN US**

At RAM, it’s all about our people. RAM's growth is based on our purpose and a vision focused on excellence. Our measures of success.
- Environmental protections of reducing our carbon footprint through positive metal recycling
- A culture of Safety, for everyone
- Continuous improvement through our ISO initiatives and objectives under our quality management and environmental commitments
- Personal and professional growth of each employee
- Customer satisfaction

RAM Iron & Metal Inc offers great career opportunities with competitive compensation, including Benefits, Group RRSP matching, Profit Sharing, Safety Incentives and Personal Paid Days, Personal Protective Equipment Allowance, and other incentives to attract, retain and support our talent.

**OVERVIEW**

**RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITES**
- Operate heavy equipment scrap handlers in a safe and effective manner.
- Operate a crane with the grapple/magnet attachment.
- Conduct a daily pre and post inspection of equipment and record the results.
- Responsible for loading, offloading company, and customers’ vehicles.
- Use hand signal, and CB radio to communicate amongst staff as appropriate.
- Responsible for sorting scrap materials into specific grades once offloaded from trucks.
- Verify quality of ferrous and non-ferrous materials and feeding it into the bailer.
- Downsizing material using the grapple.
- Move material as appropriate throughout the yard, this can include stocking bundles and materials as appropriate.
- Responsible for organizing stockpiles of material within yard.
- Clean roadway and paths as appropriate using magnet device.
- Other duties as required, not limited to responsibilities listing above.

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
- Minimum two (2 years) of experience operating the crane with the grapple/magnet attachment.
- Knowledge of metals is an asset.
- Heavy Equipment Operator certificate is an asset.
- Experience working in a recycling metal is an asset.
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate effectively in English.

**COMPETENCIES**
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Organizational & Time Management
- Critical Thinker
- Team Player & Collaboration
- Customer Centricity
- Safety Mindset

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT**

The working environment is busy and fast paced, with regular and ongoing interactions with colleagues, management, and the public at large. There may be frequent interruptions, and from time to time be noisy. The employee must have knowledge of how to manage their own personal safety under these conditions.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to be able to lift up to and including 50lbs, sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and reach with arms/hands. Walking, walking up/down stairs, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items is occasionally required.

**DIVERSITY AND ACCOMODATION**

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

**Salary**: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- Do you have any experience with the scrap material handlers (Liebherr, Fuchs, or Sennebogen) with grapple magnet attachments?
- Do you have any experience working with Ferrous materials?

**Experience**:

- scrap handler: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- North York, ON M3J 1Z5 (required)

Work Location: In person