Material Handler

Hydro Aluminum Metal – Building a New Plant in Cassopolis, MI.

With new construction of our third Recycling Plant in the US brings the opening of a new, state-of-the-art recycling plant in Cassopolis, Michigan, with startup in the fall of 2023. We are looking for talented, ambitious employees to join our “dream team” and you could be part of serving a great purpose in Hydro’s ambitious sustainability agenda, supplying the automotive industry with recycled aluminum and further improving impact to the climate and environment.

Learn more about Hydro’s recycling commitment here.

The Material Handler Yard Operator will unload and organize incoming materials using various types of mobile equipment, in a safe and efficient manner and providing support of other areas of the organization when needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload and organize incoming materials using various types of mobile equipment
• Load and ship finish goods
• Scrap yard organization and cleanliness
• Operate sample furnace to test incoming materials
• Provide support for other areas of the organization when needed
• All scrap receiving, including alloying hardeners and primary metal
• Follow procedure for inspection and documentation
• Unloading of material using various equipment in the yard and storing in proper storage locations
• Scrap sampling - work directly with yard Supervisor to ensure all incoming scrap is sampled using sample furnace
• Operate computer in order to view call off, print pick list and shipping documents as needed
• Inspect finished goods for identification accuracy and other quality aspects before loading
• Breakdown scrap bales/boxes

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Excellent attendance, performance and safety record
• Minimum of 2 years work experience on forklift and other mobile equipment
• Ability to operate the tipper truck preferred, heavy transportation experience helpful
• Commitment to safety and adherence to all Hydro HSE policies
• Excellent communication and interaction skills for dealing with manufacturing leadership, operators, etc.
• Willing to learn how to operate lab equipment, including the ARL spectrometer and sample furnace
• Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form
• Computer skills that would allow back – up support to the Shipping/Receiving Specialist preferred

Primary shift is Day Shift, Monday through Friday. Position will require flexibility, may work weekends and off-hours as necessary.

TRAVEL:

Except for the period ahead of the start-up where external training will be required, Travel is minimal.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

Must be eligible to work in the United States

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Highly competitive pay
• Extensive benefits starting on date of hire, including 401(k) match, 3 weeks of PTO in first full year, and bonus eligibility
• A unique culture built on Hydro’s values of Care, Courage and Collaboration

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.