Forklift Operator/Metal Sorter

Join the GEOMET Recycling Team!

Looking to be part of a family-owned company where safety, teamwork, and sustainability come first? We'd love to meet you.

Why Join GEOMET Recycling?

At GEOMET Recycling, we're more than a scrap metal companywe're a team that takes care of each other. As a family-owned business, we foster a supportive, respectful workplace where every employee plays a key role in our success. We're committed to creating a positive, people-first environment where you can grow, contribute, and take pride in your work. Our core valuesintegrity, safety, passion, gratitude, and sustainabilityguide everything we do. At GEOMET, a career is more than just a jobit's a place to build your future.

What GEOMET Offers:

We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off & floating holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Position Summary:

The retail sorter/forklift operator is responsible for safely operating powered industrial equipment to move, load, and transport materials throughout the yard. This role also supports material processing by identifying, inspecting, and sorting metals to ensure quality and operational efficiency, while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely load, unload, move, stack, and stage materials using a forklift.
• Transport materials throughout the yard as directed.
• Assist in identifying and sorting various metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, steel, etc.) by grade.
• Inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet company and customer specifications.
• Use basic hand tools, magnets, and testing equipment to determine metal type and quality.
• Place graded materials in designated bins, containers, or storage areas.
• Assist equipment operators with loading and unloading materials.
• Perform routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Report equipment defects, damage, unsafe conditions, or repair needs to a supervisor.
• Keep equipment clean and in proper working condition.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices as needed.
• Follow all company safety procedures, security standards, and wear required PPE.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 12 years of forklift operating experience preferred.
• Certification: Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Knowledge of scrap metal grading or recycling operations preferred.
• Ability to use basic tools and testing equipment to identify metal types.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 4050 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Previous production, warehouse, recycling, or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.