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Job Title: Metal Sorter

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Metal Sorter to join our team. The primary role involves sorting metals to separate high-temperature alloys, Titanium, red metals, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals for recycling. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to operate heavy machinery, and basic computer skills for data entry and inventory management.

Responsibilities

+ Sort metals to separate high-temperature alloys within their respective categories, including Titanium, red metals, ferrous, and non-ferrous metals, for recycling.

+ Place sorted materials into barrels, bins, pallets, or other appropriate containers.

+ Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles, or other heavy items onto trucks for shipping to smelters, customers, or other facilities.

+ Identify and prevent mechanical malfunctions of machinery.

+ Clean the recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up debris, or moving barrels and bins.

+ Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with sheet metal and sheet metal fabrication.

+ Proficiency in sorting and general labor tasks.

+ Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, or front-end loaders.

+ Basic computer knowledge for ROM data entry, tag creation, material sortation, and inventory control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Basic computer knowledge for ROM data entry and tag creation.

+ Experience in material sortation and inventory control.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a four-day workweek from Monday to Thursday, with work hours from 6:30 AM to 5 PM. Join a supportive team in a dynamic environment where your contributions to metal recycling make a difference.

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing environment where safety is a priority. The role involves using various heavy machinery and tools, and the dress code is appropriate for industrial work settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardena, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

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 Gardena,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.