General Laborer
Company: United Scrap Metal Inc
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Established in 1978, United
Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one
of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the
USM team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven
recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices, which
have earned them both acclaim and recognition amongst industry
partners. With 600 team members across 10 locations nationally, the
company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its
award-winning history, as well as an outstanding client retention
rate across thousands of customers throughout North America.
Equally as important is the expansion of the team’s focus on
philanthropy, sustainability, diversity and carrying out our
corporate mission: making a positive impact on the lives of others.
USM is proud to make a difference for its customers, partners, team
members, communities and the planet as it continues to drive its
expansion forward for the next forty years and beyond. USM is
looking for purpose-driven individuals who seek to utilize their
unique traits and attributes to make a positive impact on the
company and further our mission. Team members at United are driven
to achieve results and are tenacious in the face of challenges.
They are humble and intellectually curious, seeking the ability to
roll up their sleeves and “get their hands dirty” to solve complex
problems while maintaining the motivation to develop both
personally and professionally. Lastly, collaboration is vital to
our business and line of work; therefore, our team members must be
able to communicate and build relationships with multiple cross
functional departments across the organization. Position Overview
The General Labor individual manually sorts material to achieve
company goals, under the direction of the Operations Leadership
Team. Directly reports to the Yard Supervisor and may also receive
direct instructions from the Operations Supervisor, Operations
Manager or General Manager. Summary of Responsibilities Ability to
work quickly and efficiently to meet department and company goals
while adhering to all company, safety and health policies Operates
with integrity while upholding ethical standards of the
organization Facilitates internal communication Views, grades, and
sort material Facilitates a safe and clean work environment Ability
to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or
cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions Demonstrate understanding
of company policies, rules and training Must demonstrate competency
in all aspects of the job, company objectives and policies Other
duties as assigned Required Characteristics Basic reading and
writing comprehension in English Ability to perform physical tasks
of the job such as frequent bending, standing, lifting (50 lbs.);
expected to request a “team lift” for items over 50 lbs. Able to
fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the
manager and / or business needs of the operation Minimum Safety
Training Requirements Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the
Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)
US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual US-F11 QEH&S Policy US-SOP-03
Team Member Handbook We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in
all positions at USM: Trust ? Commitment ? Loyalty ? Passion ?
Respect? Service ? Performance USM is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment
Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part
of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent
Acquisition contact or another member of our People Experience
Team. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be
made on a case-by-case basis.
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