Career Opportunities

General Labourer (Receiver Non-Ferrous)

Job Description

Dartmouth Metals is an exciting place to be as a global leader in the thriving metal recycling industry. We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our team. Our fast-paced environment features challenging and rewarding work, strong teamwork, and a commitment to providing quality products and excellent customer service. At the same time, as a growing company that has been in business for more than 40 years, Dartmouth Metals has experienced employees who have been with us for over 30 years working side-by-side with recent hires who constantly bring new ideas and energy into the company.

The Receiver Non-Ferrous will be responsible for the general maintenance of the non-ferrous warehouse among other duties. The ideal candidate has experience in metal recycling, is organized, and excels in customer service.

Job Requirements

Essential Functions

Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

Operational Performance & Best Business Practices

• Receive, sort, and organize different types of non-ferrous metals.
• Classify the non-ferrous and establish the type of material.
• Properly weigh and track the material.
• Do general maintenance of the premises.
• Ensure the equipment is in good condition.
• Data entry into the in-house receiving software.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment using the maintenance software.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Preparing shipments and receiving equipment using a forklift as required.
• Work with a safety-oriented mindset.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Perform daily maintenance on forklift and shears, if in use.
• Report all defects and damages to equipment to the appropriate supervisor.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Direct contact with customers, teammates, Operations Manager, Dispatcher, Office, and Drivers.

Job Conditions

Ability to: stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required to handle, grasp, and manipulate controls and equipment constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Mental dexterity needed as the worker will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating a forklift.
• Experience in metal recycling.
• Experience with computer software and Microsoft office suite.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Customer service experience in a retail preferred.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.

Additional Information

• Permanent and full-time position.
• 40 hours per week, including some rotating weekend work.
• Opportunity for overtime.

Company benefits

• Group insurance after 3 months
• Parking
• Lunch on Fridays
• Year-end bonus

Job Description

Mechanic

Come join our team at Dartmouth Metals where we strive to be industry leaders in metal recycling. At Dartmouth Metals we recycle metals with the most modern equipment.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will work on electrical, hydraulics, brakes, and suspension. This position will expose the candidate to a wide variety of interesting services and repair tasks. The Mechanic must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Service modern equipment including material handlers, loaders, bobcats, forklifts, manlifts, large metal shredder, shears, etc.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other preventative maintenance of equipment as per service schedule.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Keep the workplace clean and organized.
• Provide assistance throughout the yard as needed.

 

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience
• Respect of health safety measures
• Capacity to perform physical work
• Experience with transport trucks and trailers will be considered an asset
• Hold a professional diploma in heavy vehicle mechanic
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals

 

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards. Travel is not required for this position.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Possibility of overtime. Ongoing industrial training.

Job Type

Full-time, Monday – Friday

Scrap Shredder Helper

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Job Requirements

Language

English

Education

Secondary (High School Graduation)

Experience

7 Months to less than 1 year

Own Tools/Equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Transportation/Travel

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-Eye Co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Fast paced environment.

Work Site Environment

Noisy; Dusty

Personal Suitability

Dependable; Team Player; Flexible

Specific Skills

Feed conveyors, crushers and other equipment; Clean machines and immediate work area.

Weight Handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Work Setting

Scrap metal yard/depot

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

$14.50 /hour

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver

Job Description

Dartmouth Metals is an exciting place to be as a global leader in the thriving metals recycling industry. We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our team. Our fast-paced environment features challenging and rewarding work, strong teamwork, and a commitment to providing quality products and excellent customer service. At the same time, as a growing company that has been in business for more than 40 years, Dartmouth Metals has experienced employees who have been with us for over 30 years working side-by-side with recent hires who constantly bring new ideas and energy into the company.

The Tractor Trailer Driver reports to the Operations Supervisor and Dispatchers. The Recycling Truck Driver is responsible for driving a tractor truck to transport and deliver equipment and material to the supplier, customer, storage, or processing locations while ensuring that all his/her efforts are compliant with the company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and all applicable DOT regulations. Duties may include the operation of one or several types of loading and unloading equipment. The truck driver should possess knowledge of automatic routing equipment, relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and regulations associated with running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles. This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Job Requirements Essential Functions

• Strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Secure material for transport using ropes, blocks, chains, or covers.
• Receive instructions from dispatch and proceed to the location for delivery or receipt of material.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Maintain electronic logs of working hours, vehicle service, and repair status, adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered materials, and check all documentation to ensure it is complete and accurate.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
• Report all vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damages to the appropriate supervisor.

Interpersonal Contacts

• Direct contact with Facilities & Operations Supervisor, Dispatcher or Terminal Operations Supervisor, and operations production employees. Face-to-face, phone, and radio communication required daily.

Job Conditions

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.

Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. The workload may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in the work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions

Ability to: sit constantly; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arms length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as the Recycling Truck Driver will handle, grasp, and manipulate controls and equipment constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity (near and far vision) needed for vehicular navigation. Mental dexterity needed as the driver will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or experience in a similar role preferred.
• 3-5 years of driving experience and a valid Class 1 license required.
• Long-haul/over-the-road experience desired, but not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• No

COVID-19 precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Operations Manager – Shredder and Non-ferrous

Job description

Dartmouth Metals is an exciting place to be as a global leader in the thriving metal recycling industry. We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our team. Our fast-paced environment features challenging and rewarding work, strong teamwork, and a commitment to providing quality products and excellent customer service. At the same time, as a growing company that has been in business for more than 40 years, Dartmouth Metals has experienced employees who have been with us for over 30 years working side-by-side with recent hires who constantly bring new ideas and energy into the company.

Dartmouth Metals is currently seeking an operations manager to oversee production and quality control of the metal shredder and non-ferrous operations. Assigns daily duties for equipment operators, pickers and cleaners for whom he/she has responsibility for. Assist Plant Manager, Maintenance Coordinator, and Office Manager with issues pertaining to optimizing physical plant operations. Maintain a safe work environment and assist the Safety Coordinator in training employees on safety procedures. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the shredder and non-ferrous production operation. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Principal responsibilities:

• Ensures safe work practices and equipment are used at all times and that documentation, inspections, and current practices are in accordance with corporate safety policies, OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Provides a safe environment for all customers at the shredder.
• Creates Safe Job Procedures and Safe Work Practices with the Safety Coordinator.
• Ensures all department employees receive timely safety and operational training and appropriate documents (signed acknowledgement forms) are prepared.
• Monitors safety program to reduce accident frequency within the department, implement new safety ideas/procedures and establish safety goals.
• Assigns work schedule for employees under his/her direct supervision in order to run efficiently at optimal production rates, with minimal overtime.
• Reviews repair and maintenance needs with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Team.
• Manages equipment inventory and work order requests for shredder and non-ferrous operations.
• Schedule for major projects including manpower, equipment, downtime and time line.
• Ensures processing and storage of finished goods is done in compliance with internal controls already set in place.
• Implements and maintains an effective, documented Quality Control program focusing on a strong relationship with Commercial and Sales departments.
• Prepares and monitors daily production reports to continuously improve throughput, reduce costs/expenses and increase profitability and maximum metal recovery.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervises up to 15 or more employees (Shredder, NFE System, and Cooper Granulator operations) – 5 days a week, Monday to Friday.

 

Job Conditions:

Regular exposure to all weather conditions, and physical hazards due to the presence of heavy equipment and machinery in the yard and the presence of scrap itself.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Able to: sit, stand, or walk for up to 12 hours per day; bend, crouch; climb, balance, push/pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds; hand and finger dexterity to grasp tools and equipment parts to make repairs; able to negotiate over and around uneven surfaces as would be found at a treatment plant. Visual acuity for close inspection of documents, schematics, and equipment parts for repairs.

Required Experience:

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

• 5-10 years of manufacturing work experience, with 3-5 years of experience directly managing and leading a work crew.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing processes required. Maintenance background preferred.
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• The successful candidate will have previously been involved with continuous improvement initiatives with documented success.
• Must exhibit analytical skills to manage production metrics and implement new technologies.
• Must have experience managing a departmental budget, justifying capital expenditures and measuring return on investment.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Job Snapshot

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

At least 5 years (s)

Shredder Operator

Job description

Dartmouth Metals is an exciting place to be as a global leader in the thriving metal recycling industry. We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our team. Our fast-paced environment features challenging and rewarding work, strong teamwork, and a commitment to providing quality products and excellent customer service. At the same time, as a growing company that has been in business for more than 40 years, Dartmouth Metals has experienced employees who have been with us for over 30 years working side-by-side with recent hires who constantly bring new ideas and energy into the company.

Dartmouth Metals is currently seeking an operator to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Non-Ferrous Separation System and Shredder. The candidate must be able to communicate with and motivate the work force to assure the completion of mechanical and maintenance repairs as expeditiously and cost-effectively as possible, to avoid work stoppages while maintaining safety. Should have a good understanding of the operation of equipment and be able to determine problems and be able to make decisions to solve the problem.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Shredder production, including daily coordination of shredder operations.
• Maintenance & repairs of shredder and ancillary equipment.
• Shredder and NF Processing special projects.
• Increase production & decrease production costs, minimize downtime, improve mill maintenance.
• Ensure all employees are properly trained and use proper procedures for operation and maintenance.
• Develop and improve information reporting for production, downtime, wear parts, costs, and tracking ferrous and non-ferrous recoveries.
• Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.

 

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent 5-10 years of manufacturing work experience. Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing processes required. Prior experience managing and leading a work crew is an asset. Maintenance background preferred. This is a specialized job that requires intensive in-house training.

Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook. Successful candidate will have previously been involved with continuous improvement initiatives with documented success. Must exhibit analytical skills to manage production metrics and implement new technologies. Ability and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; deal with problems involving several specific variables in or from standard situations.

Previous experience working on shredders, changing hammers, liners, and knowledge of Hydraulic equipment/systems is an asset.

Job Conditions:

This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.

Multiple safety and maintenance issues increase pressure; work load may be unpredictable and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of work flow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to: stand for up to 12 hours a day; lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to increase visibility; stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility; reach at arm’s length frequently or overhead occasionally; twist and turn at the neck and trunk; walk frequently on uneven ground; handle and grasp tools and parts continually; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as Mechanic will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Job Type: Full-time