Sorter - Metal Recycling Yard

Allied Alloys
  • Houston, TX
    2 days ago

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    Job Type

    Full-time

    Description

    About Allied Alloys LP

    Allied Alloys LP is a leader in processing stainless, vacuum, and air-melt quality alloys, specializing in high-nickel and high-temperature materials for demanding industrial applications. Our success is built on safety, integrity, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest heavily in our people, our processes, and our community to ensure long-term success and continuous improvement.

    Benefits

    Allied Alloys LP offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching
    • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
    • Company-Paid Life Insurance
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
    • Legal Shield Coverage
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Position Overview

    The Metal Sorter - High-Nickel & High-Temperature Alloys is a high-skill, technical role focused on the accurate identification, segregation, and processing of specialty alloys used in aerospace, energy, petrochemical, and other high-demand industries.

    This position requires proven, hands-on experience working with high-nickel, high-temperature, and premium alloy materials-far beyond standard non-ferrous sorting. The ideal candidate brings sharp analytical ability, strong alloy recognition skills, and the discipline to perform precise work in a fast-paced industrial environment. Accuracy, reliability, and sound judgment are essential to success in this role.

    Essential Functions & Responsibilities

    Safety & Compliance:

    • Follow all company safety policies and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
    • Operate all tools and machinery in accordance with safety and operational standards.

    Advanced Metal Identification & Sorting

    • Accurately identify and distinguish high-nickel, high-temperature, and specialty alloys using handheld analyzers (e.g., XRF), spark testing, magnets, and other verification tools.
    • Sort and separate ferrous, non-ferrous, and specialty alloys including-but not limited to-Inconel, Hastelloy, titanium, stainless grades, red/white metals, and high-temp superalloys.
    • Ensure materials are properly tagged, documented, and placed in designated containers (barrels, bins, pallets, or gaylords).

    Equipment Operation

    • Operate processing equipment such as shears, cutters, saws, grinders, puckers, balers, and shot blasters.
    • Operate forklifts, skid steers, power lifts, and/or front-end loaders to move and load materials.
    • Support load pulling, material preparation, and truck loading activities.

    Material Handling & Yard Maintenance

    • Safely handle and transport metal materials throughout the yard or warehouse.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area by removing debris and supporting yard upkeep.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Requirements

    Experience Required

    • Hands-on experience identifying and sorting high-nickel, high-temperature, and other specialty alloys.
    • Experience in sorting and preparing to vacuum quality.
    • Experience in scrap processing, metal recycling, foundry, aerospace alloy handling, or similar industrial environments.
    • Forklift and material-handling equipment experience preferred.

    Skills & Abilities

    • Strong metallurgical identification skills with the ability to distinguish similar or visually deceptive alloys.
    • Ability to interpret analyzer readings and apply practical knowledge to real-time sorting decisions.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
    • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
    • Basic computer skills for documentation and data entry.
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

    Physical Requirements

    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and perform physically demanding work (standing, bending, repetitive motion).
    • Comfortable working in varied weather conditions and noisy environments.

    Working Conditions

    • Environment: Work is performed in a recycling yard or industrial facility with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
    • Hazards: Work involves operating heavy machinery and handling large metal materials; adherence to safety protocols is mandatory.
    • Physical Demands: Frequent lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods are required.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Air Qualityunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Metallurgyunmatched
    • Mobile Devicesunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Petrochemicalsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Skid Steer Loaderunmatched
    • Spanish Languageunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched

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