Labourer

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family‑owned company recognized as a global leader in the metals recycling industry, with over 125 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Be part of the AIM team, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit that has, over the years, become a successful and diversified company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, automotive parts sales and recycling, welded assembly manufacturing, construction waste recycling, and the production of custom industrial and mining products.

We are proud to do good things for the environment and help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple: we do it right. We strive for excellence.

What We Offer:

• A temporary contract (6 months)
• A competitive salary and vacation time
• The tools and support needed to succeed in your career and professional development
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun

AIM is currently seeking a Labourer for its Ottawa West, ON site. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the position holder receives various types of metals, performs an initial classification, and directs them to the appropriate locations.

What you'll be responsible for: 

• Welcoming customers courteously while following our procedures and requirements
• Assisting with unloading materials
• Sorting different types of metals based on their characteristics
• Inspecting customer metals
• Identifying the correct type of metal for each product and validating its quality
• Weighing metals on the scale
• Entering data into the RECY software
• Working with various types of equipment (forklift)
• Preparing receiving and shipping tickets
• Ensuring cleanliness of the premises
• Performing all other related tasks

To join our team: 

• You have One to three years of experience in a similar position
• You have Knowledge of metal recycling (major asset)
• You have Experience operating a forklift (major asset; training provided on site)
• You are bilingual (asset)
•  You Demonstrate safe and professional work behavior
• You are Versatile with strong problem‑solving skills
• You are a team player
• You have Excellent priority management
• You have Strong customer service skills