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Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Scrap Yard employee to join our team in Bridgeville, PA. This position is responsible for receiving, organizing, weighing, recording, and preparing scrap materials used in Melt Shop operations.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working around heavy equipment, and able to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The scrap yard utility position supports the Melt Shop operations by receiving and recording incoming materials, maintaining accurate inventory levels, preparing scrap charges, and coordinating material movement throughout the scrap yard.

The position requires basic math skills, strong organization, attention to details, and the ability to safely work around trucks, cranes, scrap metal, and other heavy equipment.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Receive and record incoming Melt Shop materialsMaintain accurate inventory records for Melt Shop materialsWeight specified amounts of scrap metalLoad scrap metal into charging bucketsReceive, record, and store materials in the appropriate locationsDirect Melt Shop material truck trafficDirect and coordinate activities of the Scrap Yard craneMaintain organized material storage areasUse hooks, slings, magnets, claws, charging buckets, and scale transfer equipmentFollow established safety and material-handling proceduresCommunicate material or operational concerns to supervisorMaintain a clean and safe work areaPerform other duties as assigned

SAFETY-SENSITIVE

POSITIONThis is a safety-sensitive position in a heavy industrial environment. Employees work around scrap metal, trucks, cranes, and charging equipment, and other heavy machinery.

Employees are required to follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and maintain constant awareness of equipment and vehicle movement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Scrap Yard is a heavy industrial work environment and may involve exposure to:

Scrap metal and heavy materialsOverhead cranesTrucks and material-handling equipmentOutdoor weather conditionsNoise and dustMoving equipmentRequired

PPESKILLS

Basic math skillsStrong organization and attention to detailStrong work ethic and dependable attendanceAbility to arrive at work on time and be ready for workAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility to safely direct and coordinate material movementAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to maintain productivity while managing changing prioritiesStrong commitment to safety

EXPERIENCE

Previous manufacturing, warehouse, steel, or heavy industrial experience preferredMaterial handling experience preferredForklift or overhead crane experience is a plusScrap yard or Melt Shop experience is a plus

EDUCATION/TRAINING

High School Diploma or GED requiredReceiving and department-specific training will be provided

SCHEDULE

12-hour rotating shifts: 6:00AM-6:00PM/ 6:00PM-6:00AMScrap Yard employees rotate between day and night shifts approximately every two weeksThere are no permanent assigned day or night shiftsWeekend and holiday work may be requiredOvertime may be required based on operational needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to stand and walk for extended periodsAbility to bend, reach, climb, and work around industrial equipmentAbility to occasionally lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work safely around trucks, cranes, scrap metal, and other heavy equipmentAbility to wear required PPE for extended periods of timeAbility to wear PPE for extended periods of timeAbility to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

TRAINING AND GROWTH

Employees will receive hands-on training on receiving procedures, material identification, inventory processes, equipment, and department- specific safety requirements. Additional cross-training may be available as employees gain experience.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Competitive hourly payMedical, dental, vision, and prescription coverageHSA and FSA optionsCompany-paid life insurance equal to annual salaryShort-term and long-term disability coverageProfit-Sharing optionsUSW pension401(k) planPaid HolidaysVacation benefitsUniversal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 12-hour rotating shifts: 6:00AM-6:00PM/ 6:00PM-6:00AMScrap Yard employees rotate between day and night shifts approximately every two weeksThere are no permanent assigned day or night shiftsWeekend and holiday work may be requiredOvertime may be required based on operational needs