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Material Handler 1st Shift

Schupan
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Title

Non-Ferrous Material Handler

Classification

Hourly

Reports To

Operations Supervisor/Manager

Position Type

Full-Time

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 4am - 3:30pm; Saturdays 4am - 10am as needed

Pay Rate: $18.50 bonuses and benefits

About Schupan

We've been creating sustainable material solutions since 1968.

At Schupan, we want to positively impact our people, community, and planet every day. Join our team and find a career where you can grow and receive competitive wages, benefits, and monthly incentives.

You will be part of a team that's building a more resourceful future. Find your purpose and your career at Schupan.com.

CORE VALUES

We believe our core values foster a culture of excellence through growth. Schupan expects all employees to perform their job duties and consistently follow the code of conduct, by exhibiting behaviors that reflect: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

Benefits

We believe our employees make us the best. Some benefits of working at Schupan:

  • People-first culture
  • Career advancement and growth opportunities
  • Weekly pay
  • Discretionary bonuses available: safety and attendance bonus, monthly gas bonus, end-of-year bonus
  • PTO and 401k and match eligibility available Day 1
  • Free uniforms
  • Medical, dental, company paid employee only dental, dental for dependents, company paid core vision for employee and family (available 1st of the month after hire)
  • HSA, FSA, wellness premium discount
  • Company-paid group life and AD&D, voluntary life, short and long-term disability
  • Pet insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and EAP, among others

Summary

The Non-Ferrous Material Handler is responsible for operating balers and other industrial machinery and process scrap metal by hand. The operator is accountable for safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, maintain a safe, clean work environment and perform other related warehousing activities.

Essential Functions

  • Accurately identify and sort various metals and verify inventory of incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Ensure all inbound materials are accurately graded and priced and communicate discrepancy with management.
  • Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from industrial equipment, flatbeds, van trailers, or other transport vehicles.
  • Adhere to all Schupan safety procedures, regulations, and policies while transporting and delivering various materials, ensuring full compliance with established safety protocols.
  • Perform data entry, tag materials, and organize inventory to maintain accurate records.
  • Report all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to management immediately.
  • Secure and chock trailers according to company policy prior to loading or unloading.
  • Lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
  • Report all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to management immediately.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections; promptly report any needed repairs to manager an/or Maintenance.
  • Deliver professional and courteous service to internal and external stakeholders, including customers, employees, and drivers.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Exhibit behaviors that reflect the company core values: Integrity, Empowerment, Sustainability, and Compassion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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