Scrap Yard Hand / Scrap Sorter

Scrap Yard Hand / Scrap Sorter

Pay:$15.00 per hour
Location:Tulsa, OK
Shift:Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Type:Full-Time
Job Order #:140884

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable and hardworking Scrap Yard Hand / Scrap Sorter to join a busy recycling and industrial yard operation in Tulsa. This position is responsible for sorting, identifying, handling, and preparing scrap metal for processing or shipment while helping maintain a safe and organized yard.

This is a physically active outdoor position requiring candidates who are comfortable working in changing weather conditions and handling metal materials throughout the day. Previous scrap yard or recycling experience is helpful but not required for candidates who are dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn how to identify different types of metals.

Required Experience & Skills

• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods
• Ability to lift and handle up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Basic knowledge of metals and scrap materials preferred, or willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and material identification
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools
• Ability to follow instructions and established yard procedures
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Strong work ethic and willingness to stay productive
• Ability to work independently and as part of a yard team
• Strong commitment to workplace safety

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sort and separate incoming scrap materials
• Identify different types and grades of metal
• Separate ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Sort aluminum, copper, steel, and other scrap products
• Use visual inspection to identify materials
• Use magnets and basic tools to help determine material type
• Move materials to appropriate sorting and processing areas
• Prepare sorted materials for processing or shipment
• Assist with loading and unloading customer vehicles
• Assist with loading and unloading company vehicles
• Operate basic hand tools and yard equipment safely
• Maintain clean and organized sorting areas
• Remove debris and potential hazards from work areas
• Communicate material-quality concerns to supervisors
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns
• Assist with additional general labor and yard responsibilities as assigned

Scrap Sorting & Material Identification

Candidates may regularly sort and identify:

• Steel
• Iron and other ferrous metals
• Aluminum
• Copper
• Other non-ferrous metals
• Mixed scrap materials
• Additional recyclable metal products

Candidates are not required to know every material before starting, but they must be willing to learn proper identification and sorting procedures.

Material Identification Methods

Associates may use:

• Visual inspection
• Magnets
• Basic hand tools
• Material characteristics
• Established sorting procedures
• Supervisor guidance

Accuracy is important because materials must be properly identified and separated before processing or shipment.

Loading & Yard Responsibilities

• Assist customers with unloading scrap materials
• Help unload company vehicles
• Move materials throughout the yard
• Stage sorted materials for processing
• Prepare materials for shipment
• Maintain clear and safe traffic areas
• Keep sorting areas organized
• Assist other yard employees when needed
• Help maintain efficient material flow throughout the operation

Tools & Equipment

Depending on experience, training, and authorization, associates may work with or around:

• Magnets
• Basic hand tools
• Yard tools
• Forklifts
• Shears
• Torches
• Other scrap-processing equipment

Forklift, heavy equipment, torch, or shear experience is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous scrap yard experience
• Recycling facility experience
• Industrial yard experience
• Metal sorting experience
• Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
• Experience identifying aluminum, copper, and steel
• Forklift experience
• Heavy equipment experience
• Torch experience
• Shear experience
• General industrial labor experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to safely handle scrap metal and industrial materials
• Manual dexterity required for sorting and tool use
• Comfortable performing repetitive and physically demanding labor
• Ability to remain active throughout the shift
• Ability to safely wear all required PPE

Outdoor Work Environment

This position works primarily in an outdoor industrial scrap yard.

Candidates must be comfortable working in:

• Summer heat
• Cold temperatures
• Wind
• Sun exposure
• Changing weather conditions
• Dusty or dirty industrial conditions
• Active areas with vehicles, materials, and processing equipment

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety procedures
• Wear required PPE
• Maintain awareness around moving vehicles and equipment
• Handle sharp or irregular scrap materials carefully
• Maintain clear walking and work areas
• Immediately report unsafe conditions
• Communicate damaged equipment or material concerns
• Help maintain a clean and hazard-free yard

Work Environment

• Fast-paced outdoor scrap and recycling operation
• Regular handling of steel, aluminum, copper, and other metal materials
• Physically active position involving frequent sorting and material movement
• Regular work around vehicles, yard equipment, scrap materials, and industrial tools
• Stable Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule
• Strong emphasis on safety, productivity, material identification, and dependable attendance

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

• Starting pay of $15.00/hour
• Stable Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• No regularly scheduled weekend work
• Full-time opportunity
• Hands-on industrial and recycling experience
• Learn how to identify and sort different grades and types of scrap metal
• Previous scrap yard experience is helpful but not required
• Opportunity to develop additional forklift, equipment, and material-handling skills
• Great fit for dependable candidates who prefer active outdoor work over sitting or working behind a desk

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM