Open Positions:

General Laborer/Forklift Operator

Always Buying Scrap is looking for help with general labor at the Durham, NC location.

The ideal recruit will be ready to work a full-time schedule (including 1/2-day Saturday) with reliable transportation.

Basic requirements for the job include:

  • Use of steel toe boots
  • Use of hard hat
  • Ability to lift 150lbs
  • Ability to follow instructions from supervisor
  • Knowledge of hand tools & power tools
  • Desire to learn forklift operation
  • Desire to learn and grow with the company

The types of work included for this position include sorting metal material and pallets, operating various tools to separate and move materials, and assisting co-workers and supervisors with carrying out tasks.

Reply by email with a current, up-to-date resume to be considered further. Comparable work experience is required.

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees are eligible

Work Environment(s) May Include:

  • Dirt/fumes
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Fast pace
  • Inclement weather
  • Loud/noisy

Typical end time:

  • 4:30 PM (Mon-Fri) 11:30AM (Sat)

Typical start time:

  • 8 AM (Mon-Sat)

This Job Is:

  • A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Scale Operator

We are seeking a Scale Operator to become a part of our team! You will operate a non-ferrous metal scale and a set of 2 truck scales, handle customer tickets and run the computer software.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, we will not consider applicants without verifiable experience in a comparable industrial setting with a good track record. To be considered, you MUST have strong math skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and a track record of reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Accurately identify metal material for scale operation
  • Use computer software to keep accurate records and process customer tickets
  • Manage customer flow
  • Move and sort large volumes of materials

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in industrial, analytical operations
  • Customer service skills
  • Ability to work under pressure of high customer traffic
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to handle physical workload

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees are eligible

Work Environment(s) May Include:

  • Dirt/fumes
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Fast pace
  • Inclement weather
  • Loud/noisy

Typical end time:

  • 4:30 PM (Mon-Fri) 11:30AM (Sat)

Typical start time:

  • 8 AM (Mon-Sat)

This Job Is:

  • A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Crane Operator

The ideal recruit will be ready to work a full-time schedule (including 1/2-day Saturday) with reliable transportation.

The ideal candidate must possess:

  • Verifiable employment history, including the use of heavy equipment.
  • Ability to oversee maintenance and inspection of equipment.
  • Ability to stay focused and on task and adhere to safety regulations regarding obstacles, vehicles, and other equipment.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Clean criminal history.
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive drug screen.
  • Willingness to assist in housekeeping and group tasks using equipment when necessary.
  • Ability to follow instructions from supervisor.
  • Ability to lift 150 pounds.
  • Desire to learn and grow with the company.

When appropriate, the applicant is required to wear proper PPE, including but not limited to:

  • Steel Toe Boots
  • Hard Hat
  • Safety Goggles
  • Gloves

The types of work included for this position includes sorting and loading metal materials, processing heavy steel with machine-mounted shear, and assisting customers and co-workers with moving materials.

Reply by email with a current, up-to-date resume to be considered further. Comparable work experience is required.

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees are eligible

Work Environment(s) May Include:

  • Dirt/fumes
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Fast pace
  • Inclement weather
  • Loud/noisy

This Job Is:

  • A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Typical end time:

  • 4:30 PM (Mon-Fri) 11:30AM (Sat)

Typical start time:

  • 8 AM (Mon-Sat)

This Job Is:

  • A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Yard Manager

Single location company in search of a Full-Time Facility Manager in the Industrial/ Heavy Equipment Industry. Qualified applicants with proven success in the following areas of expertise will be considered:

  • Allocation of assets, including labor, equipment, and processes
  • Familiarity with heavy equipment maintenance schedules and applications
  • Leadership and management skills for multi-tiered levels of general labor and skilled labor employees
  • Management of Best Practices for Job Site Safety

Basic Job functions:

  • Lead teams and direct operations to maximize production and profitability
  • Hold employees accountable for their job responsibilities
  • Encourage a safe and clean working environment for customers and employees by ensuring adherence to safety policies and practices
  • Work to create an excellent experience for customers and employees while minimizing costs and maximizing volume and margin at the facility
  • Oversee preventative checks, maintenance, and repair of equipment and facilities
  • Make certain that daily inspections of all equipment are completed by appropriate personnel promptly and according to specifications. Align equipment repairs with production schedules to minimize downtime
  • Oversee work product of third-party contractors
  • Schedule transportation and trucking
  • Ensure accuracy of inventory
  • Analyze data, set goals, make recommendations, and perform other duties as directed by Supervisor
  • Clear and thorough written and verbal communication of issues and opportunities

Some additional information… Work is generally performed outdoors in all-weather elements such as hot, cold, rain, and snow unless deemed unsafe. Personal protective equipment is required and will be supplied by Always Buying Scrap, Inc.

Physical and Mental Demands

  • Continuous standing, walking, grasping, concentration, and use of analytical skills
  • Frequent squatting, bending, lifting 20+ lbs.
  • Occasional climbing, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, finger manipulation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ year’s operations, heavy industrial or manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership ability and understanding of business management concepts required
  • Scrap processing industry experience with a knowledge of scrap metal commodities
  • Forklift operation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • OSHA-specific training
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus

The company is a local business with over 13 years of success in its current location. Apply with a resume to learn more.

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees are eligible

Work Environment(s) May Include:

  • Dirt/fumes
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Fast pace
  • Inclement weather
  • Loud/noisy

Typical end time:

  • 4:30 PM (Mon-Fri) 11:30AM (Sat)

Typical start time:

  • 8 AM (Mon-Sat)

This Job Is:

  • A job for which experienced military candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Class A Truck Driver

We are seeking a Class A CDL Truck driver with a HAZMAT endorsement to become a part of our team! You will be responsible for hauling lead-acid batteries and other non-ferrous scrap material.

Benefits:

  • Full-time with overtime hours available
  • Weekly pay
  • Home daily
  • Room for advancement


Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate a tractor-trailer with a manual transmission.
  • Communicate with dispatch for daily activities
  • Perform daily truck inspections and document in ELD
  • Properly track and document activity log in ELD
  • Maintain fuel receipts
  • Report any incidences or issues to dispatch

Qualifications:

  • CDL Class A Driver’s License with at least one-year prior experience
  • HAZMAT endorsement
  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliable
  • Understanding of essential truck maintenance

Typical end time:

  • 4:30 PM (Mon-Fri) 11:30AM (Sat)

Typical start time:

  • 8 AM (Mon-Sat)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Please complete our application form and attach your résumé to apply.

You may also email your résumé to jobs@alwaysbuyingscrap.com.

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