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OmniSource

Processes, recycles, and trades scrap metal

General Laborer/Scale Operator

Warehouse & FulfillmentUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeToledo, OH, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills to interact with employees, management, and customers.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong writing skills to complete paperwork effectively.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks at once.
  • Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in all types of weather conditions and varied physical environments.
  • Ability to stand and work for extended periods while maintaining focus and productivity.
  • Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds or more on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

  • Photograph material, enter numbers supplied by drivers or customers, capture gross and tare weights, select the correct commodity for inbound and outbound loads, and ensure outbound trucks comply with weight requirements.
  • Ensure customer specifications are met when shipping outbound materials and verify customer pricing before completing transactions.
  • Maintain a high level of internal and external customer service.
  • Communicate with transportation, customers, management, and yard employees using two-way radios and CB radios.
  • Report fraudulent activity, accidents, and injuries promptly.
  • Sort scrap materials to upgrade them and remove nonconforming items to ensure quality and efficiency.
  • Remove spillage from conveyors using mobile equipment and hand tools, maintaining a clean and safe work area.
  • Perform regular maintenance on mobile and fixed equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Follow safety regulations and protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors to support facility operations.

About the Company

OmniSource

Processes, recycles, and trades scrap metal

OmniSource collects, processes, and resells scrap and secondary metals across North America. It operates more than 70 collection and processing facilities, including 11 high-capacity shredders, and uses a fleet of trucks, railcars, and barges to gather metal before processing and selling it. The company also runs a national brokerage and trading operation that provides market insights and secures metals through partnerships with industrial generators. Each year it handles about 7 million tons of ferrous scrap and over a billion pounds of nonferrous metals, aiming to turn scrap into usable materials at scale and to support customers with customized recycling programs and supply-chain services.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
$1B
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, IN
Founded
1943

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