Overview

Job Summary:Consider joining the Pennex family as a Yard Helper at our Greenville, PA location. The Yard Helper assists in the loading and unloading of all as prime aluminum, dealer scrap, internally generated scrap and other misc. metals and coming in and all billet and log going out of the yard by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Keeps a record of materials received and used.
• Inspects incoming materials and verifies bills of lading and pack slips.
• Uses forklift, loads log and billet onto trailers and unloads prime, dealer scrap and other materials received from outside suppliers.
• Establishes or adjusts work activities to meet production schedules.
• Assists and performs the task involved in dumping trailers loaded with scrap.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; several years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one situations to supervisor and co-workers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must possess a valid forklift operator’s license and have prior forklift experience.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

About Us

Perks of the Job: 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with robust matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Relocation package may be available

Why Our People Love Working Here:

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, caring, integrity and growth
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program

Who We Are: Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Caring. Growth. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit PennexAluminum.com or check out other opportunities within the Metal Exchange family of companies at MetalExchangeCorp.com. 

 Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange and the family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email pennexrecruiter@pennexaluminum.com. 

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