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Metal Sorter Laborer

Radius Recycling, Inc.
Meridian, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/10/2027

Looking for Hands-On Workers Who Like to Stay Active

Do you enjoy working outdoors, staying physically active, and being part of a hardworking team? Radius Recycling is hiring Grader/Sorters to help inspect, sort, and process recyclable metal materials at our Meridian facility.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in:

  • Warehouse and distribution
  • Construction labor
  • Landscaping and grounds maintenance
  • Manufacturing and production
  • Farm and agricultural work
  • Material handling and recycling operations
  • General labor and outdoor work

No scrap metal experience? That's okay. We're willing to train dependable individuals who are safety-focused and ready to work.

What You'll Do

  • Sort and grade incoming scrap metal and recyclable materials
  • Identify and separate metals and debris for proper processing
  • Assist with receiving, unloading, and stockpiling materials
  • Support yard cleanup, sweeping, brush removal, and general maintenance
  • Grease equipment and assist with basic maintenance activities
  • Report equipment issues and safety concerns
  • Work throughout the yard supporting operations as needed

Qualifications

  • Ability to work safely in an industrial outdoor environment
  • Comfortable working in heat, cold, rain, dust, and noise
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Basic communication skills in English
  • Willingness to learn new tasks and equipment
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Previous scrap yard, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, or outdoor labor experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

This is a physical, hands-on position. Candidates must be able to:

  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Walk frequently on uneven ground
  • Bend, twist, crouch, push, pull, and climb
  • Work around heavy equipment and moving materials
  • Maintain attention to detail while sorting materials

Why Radius Recycling?

  • Stable, full-time employment
  • Opportunities to learn new skills and advance into equipment operator roles
  • Safety-focused work environment
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Apply Today

If you're hardworking, dependable, and enjoy active outdoor work, we'd like to hear from you. Join a team that keeps valuable materials out of landfills while building a sustainable future.

Radius Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $17

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