Groundskeeper

Grounds Person / General Labor - Portland, ME

• $3K Sign-On Bonus!
• Day Shift Monday through Friday 6:30am - 4pm
• Occasional Saturdays
• $17.50/Hour Plus Full Benefits

Are you looking for a new position with opportunity for training and development? The Schnitzer Steel location in Portland, ME is currently hiring an entry-level General Laborer / Ground Person. This position offers mentorship, training, and career development into other areas of the scrap business including heavy equipment operation. We would love to review your resume and discuss next steps in joining our team!

Founded in 1906, Schnitzer Steel has become one of the nation's largest recyclers of scrap metal. Today, Schnitzer operates 95 recycling facilities, including seven deep water ports – on both U.S. coasts and in Hawaii and Puerto Rico – which enable efficient delivery of processed scrap metals to steel mills and foundries around the world.

Job Duties

• Work with equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.

• Load, unload, or identify materials, machinery, or tools, and distribute to the appropriate locations, according to specifications.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance or repair to the proper supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Working inside, outside, in dusty/dirty conditions, and around noise. Steel toed boots required - All other PPE will be provided by the company.
• Successful candidates must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and legs, while climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Experience working with in a high traffic, safety conscious environment
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions, as well as in a noisy and dusty environment, wearing all required PPE.
• Ability to follow all established safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to be flexible to changing work conditions and assignments, and work well within a team.
• Excellent oral communication skills.

Required Experience:

High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

This position is eligible for a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus after 30 days, and another $1,500.00 after 90 days of continuous employment.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.'No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Why do you want this position?
• How many years of Outside General Labor experience do you have?
• What kind of General Labor have you done in the past?
• This position requires you lift/move scrap metal throughout the day. Are you willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day?
• This position requires general clean up and yard maintenance including but not limited to digging, sweeping, maintenance of weeds and brush, and repaid of blacktop. It also requires sorting scrap metal, greasing machines, and assisting with machine maintenance. Are these things that you are willing and able to do?
• This position requires you to work in the heat & cold. Are you okay working outside in the heat & cold?
• Do you have reliable transportation to and from the yard?
• What is your target hourly pay rate for this position?
• In the past have you interviewed for Schnitzer Steel or Pick N Pull? If so, please list the position you interviewed for, the month/year, and the location.

Work Location: Multiple Locations