Distribution Material Handlers - No Experience Required

General Production Worker

This role involves sorting and organizing metals for processing and recycling, as well as material handling. You will be responsible for unloading and loading trucks in both warehouse and outdoor environments. This is a physical position that requires regularly lifting metal parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Sort and organize metals for processing and recycling.

Handle materials effectively and efficiently.

Unload and load trucks.

Work in both warehouse and outdoor settings, being exposed to the elements approximately 50% of the time.

Lift and move metal parts weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Essential Skills

No specific experience required, but comfort in heavy industrial environments is necessary.

Familiarity with production, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, and materials handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environments is required.

Comfortable with wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, high visibility vests, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs.

Ability to work outside approximately 50% of the time.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy an excellent benefits package with annual union pay raises and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans. Take advantage of a generous 401K plan with up to 50% wage contribution and a 15% company match. Benefit from a pension plan contributing $2 for every hour worked, along with performance raises and profit-sharing opportunities. Quarterly and performance bonuses add to the rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

Join a team at a 115-year-old family-owned business that values its employees. Work the first shift from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 3:30 pm, in a heavy industrial scrap metal yard. While the environment is on the dirtier side and can be loud due to heavy machinery, safety is a priority with required PPE including hard hats, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $23.50/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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