Laborer

S.I.C. RECYCLING, INC.

Riverton, Illinois | sicrecycling.com

Laborer – 1st Shift

Full-Time, Regular • Nonexempt • $16.00–$18.00 / hour

Job Summary

S.I.C. Recycling is looking for a dependable, hands-on Laborer to join our 1st shift production team in Riverton, IL. In this role, you'll help keep our scrap metal processing operation running smoothly — operating equipment, monitoring material flow, and working alongside a close-knit crew that takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently. If you're reliable, ready to learn, and want to build a long-term career with a stable, growing company, we'd like to talk to you.

About S.I.C. Recycling

For 95 years, S.I.C. Recycling has been a family-owned leader in scrap metal processing, operating out of a 150,000-square-foot facility in Riverton, IL. Our central Midwest location allows us to serve suppliers and consumers across the United States. We're proud members of the American Copper Council and ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries), and we're committed to competitive pricing, fast pickup and payment, and treating both our customers and our employees right. When you join S.I.C., you're joining a company with nearly a century of stability behind it — and a team that feels like family.

What You'll Do

• Operate a forklift and other production equipment
• Monitor incoming and outgoing material
• Keep basic logs of load numbers
• Load and unload equipment and trucks
• Keep your work area clean, organized, and safe
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment
• Keep pace with the shredder line during production
• Account for time and materials used while performing assigned duties

What We're Looking For

• Ability to safely operate machines and equipment
• Ability to repeatedly lift at least 25 pounds
• Ability to keep pace in a fast-moving production environment
• Reliable, consistent attendance
• Punctuality and timeliness in completing tasks
• Forklift experience preferred, but not required
• General mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn equipment operation
• A team-first attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an active scrap metal processing facility, both indoors and outdoors, and may involve exposure to seasonal heat, cold, and other outdoor elements
• Exposure to dust, metal debris, and odors typical of a scrap processing environment
• Noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels; hearing protection is required for most of the shift
• Required PPE includes steel-toed boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and other task-specific safety gear
• Work is performed around heavy equipment, including forklifts and a shredder line

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds repeatedly, and heavier loads occasionally with assistance
• Ability to climb on and off equipment such as forklifts safely
• Ability to work at a fast pace to keep up with production and shredder line speed
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends or holidays, with advance notice as needed

Work Schedule

1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

This 4-day schedule gives you a built-in 3-day weekend, every week.

Benefits Highlights

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending (Flex Pay) account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Routine performance and pay reviews
• Safety equipment allowance

All benefits subject to change.

Pay

The hourly pay range for this position is $16.00–$18.00. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base wage for this role; actual base pay is determined based on factors such as experience and qualifications at the time an offer is made.

Ready to join our team? Apply today — S.I.C. Recycling is an equal opportunity employer.