1st Shift Laborer

General Laborer – Scrap Metal Recycling

Location: Green Bay, WI

Join a team where stability, safety, and people-first leadership truly matter. Our Sheboygan facility plays a key role in preparing recycled metals, and our General Laborers are the backbone of that work. This is a hands-on, physical, fast-paced role that keeps our operation running safely and efficiently.

If you take pride in hard work, want a consistent schedule, and enjoy being part of a team that looks out for each other, this could be a great fit.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Weekly pay
• Monday–Friday schedule (stable hours)
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Strong safety culture and supportive leadership
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the company

What You'll Do (Essential Job Functions)

• Sort materials by identifying and removing non-conforming items.
• Maintain physical endurance while pushing, pulling, lifting, and performing repetitive movements.
• Follow quality specifications for materials based on customer and internal standards.
• Complete production reports accurately as needed.
• Perform light maintenance tasks such as cleaning, basic repairs, or equipment support.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow all safety protocols, PPE requirements, and operational guidelines to minimize risk.

Skills & Abilities Needed

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete required safety training.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles depending on daily needs.
• Ability to stay focused and maintain situational awareness on a moving sort line.

Strong listening skills and willingness to learn.

Experience

• 1–2 years of related labor, manufacturing, construction, or warehouse experience preferred, but not required.
• We provide hands-on training and a structured 30-day onboarding plan.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding, industrial environment. You must be able to:

• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
• Lift, push, pull, bend, stretch, and carry materials as needed.
• Maintain good hand-eye-foot coordination and balance.
• Climb ladders, step onto platforms, and access tight or awkward spaces.
• Use arms, legs, and full-body movement to perform job tasks.
• Work safely around machinery and moving equipment.
• Tolerate exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and typical industrial odors.

Work Environment

• Indoor/outdoor industrial setting.
• Exposure to weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• High-noise environment with required PPE.
• Dirty, dusty, and physically demanding work — ideal for people who enjoy active, hands-on jobs.

Why People Stay Here

• Leadership that listens and supports you
• A team that feels like family
• Clear expectations and consistent routines
• Opportunities to grow into higher-skill roles (equipment operation, grading, maintenance support)
• A job where your work truly matters

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