Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our team, responsible for sorting and organizing metals for processing and recycling. Your role will involve material handling, unloading, and loading trucks, with work split between our warehouse and outdoor yard. You will start with metal sorting and grading, with the opportunity for equipment operation training based on performance. The regular hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
ResponsibilitiesSort and organize metals for processing and recycling.Handle materials and manage inventory.Unload and load trucks efficiently.Work in both warehouse and outdoor environments.Begin with metal sorting and grading, with potential for training in equipment operation.Essential SkillsComfortable working in industrial environments.Willingness to learn forklift operation.Experience in manufacturing or warehousing is required.Ability to work outside approximately 50% of the time.Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).Additional Skills & QualificationsUnderstanding of material handling processes.Familiarity with production, packing, picking, inventory, and shipping.Why Work Here?
Join a company that values its employees, offering excellent benefits including Union pay raises every year, affordable medical coverage with a low deductible, dental and vision plans, and paid time off. You can contribute up to 50% of your wages to a 401K with a 15% company match, and enjoy a pension plan with contributions for every hour worked. Benefit from performance raises, profit sharing, quarterly bonuses, and performance bonuses.
Work Environment
Work in a heavy industrial scrap metal yard, which can be loud with heavy equipment and machinery. This environment is on the dirtier side, requiring the use of PPE such as hard hats, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs. As a family-owned business for 115 years, we prioritize employee care and focus on a supportive work culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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.
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