Auto Decommissioner - Z Recyclers

Scrap Metal Processor 

We are looking for a dependable, hands-on Auto Decommissioner to join our scrap yard team. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working outdoors, staying active, helping customers, and working around equipment and metal recycling operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with unloading scrap metal from vehicles and trailers


• Sort scrap metal by type and place materials in the correct yard locations


• Prepare metals for processing using equipment such as balers, shears, forklifts, telehandlers, wire strippers, torches, and plasma cutters


• Sweep, shovel, blow, and perform general yard and equipment clean-up


• Weigh materials on the scale and complete customer tickets as needed


• Prepare vehicles for processing, including trash removal, designated part removal, and fluid removal/reclaiming


• Work safely in a fast-paced outdoor environment


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Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen


• Must have steel-toe boots


• Able to work 40+ hours per week, with overtime as needed


• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods


• Able to lift, move, and handle heavy materials as needed


• Comfortable standing for long periods and working in loud environments


• Good communication and customer service skills


• Able to follow verbal directions and work independently or as part of a team


• Reliable attendance and punctuality


• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards preferred


• Previous customer service or scrap metal experience helpful, but not required

Schedule

• Full-time, 40+ hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm


• Overtime may be required as needed

Benefits Package

• Medical


• 401(k) with company match 


• ESOP - (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) participation 


• Paid time off and paid holidays

*In accordance with Washington State law, criminal history will not be requested or considered until later in the hiring process.  Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a background check conducted in accordance with applicable laws.

**Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, which involves working on and around heavy equipment and vehicles, candidates may be required, as a condition of employment,  to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, including testing for substances that may impair safe job performance, in accordance with applicable laws.