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Posted 06 August, 2026

Scrap Yard Associate

Verstela
Tacoma, WA, US Full Time

Job Description

\n Scrap Yard Warehouse Associate\n
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\n Location: Tacoma, WA\n
Pay: $23.97/hour\n
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM\n
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\n Looking for a stable, long-term career where you can put your warehouse and forklift experience to work? Join a well-established metal recycling company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a union work environment.\n
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\n This hands-on role combines warehouse work, material sorting, and forklift operation in both indoor and outdoor settings. Forklift operation makes up about 10–20% of your day, with the remainder spent moving, sorting, and processing materials as part of a hardworking team.\n
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\n What You'll Do\n
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  • Operate forklifts and other equipment safely
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  • Sort, weigh, and process scrap metal materials
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  • Load, unload, and move materials throughout the yard
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  • Perform basic equipment inspections
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  • Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs.
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  • Maintain a clean work area and follow all safety procedures
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\n What We're Looking For\n
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  • 2+ years of warehouse or industrial experience
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  • 2+ years of forklift operating experience
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  • Bilingual in Spanish
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  • Previous employer-issued forklift certification (expired is okay)
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  • Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in a loud, dusty industrial environment
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  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work throughout the shift
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\n Benefits Through Verstela\n
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  • Medical, Dental & Vision
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  • Prescription Plan
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  • Short-Term Disability
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  • Life & AD&D Insurance
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  • Identity Theft Protection
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  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
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\n Benefits Upon Hire\n
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  • Union position with pension
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  • Employer-matched 401(k)
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  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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  • Paid holidays
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  • $150 annual boot allowance
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\n Ready to get started? Apply today! Once you apply, our virtual recruiter, Anna, will reach out to help you complete the interview process.\n
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\n This client participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more at E-Verify.gov.\n