Careers in Metal Recycling

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  As our world goes "green," society is becoming more aware of the various ways to care for our environment. One way to effectively and efficiently move toward green living is to recycle everyday items made from glass, paper, plastic and metal. Due to slow decomposition rates of metals, recycling is becoming a "hot green" industry, creating more jobs as a secondary social benefit.

Frontline Operations

• Operating a crane can be a frontline position in the recycling industry. a crane grabber and a rusty metal heap image by Alexey Zarodov from Fotolia.com

  Frontline operation positions involve the daily activities surrounding production of goods and services. Certain jobs may require a certification or years of experience. The following is a list of careers in metal recycling that are considered frontline operation positions:

  Mechanics

  Crane operators

  Welders

  Sorters and laborers

  Electricians

  Drivers

  Supervisors

Corporate Positions

• Managers are needed in the recycling industry. builder and the project manager image by Dmitri MIkitenko from Fotolia.com

  Corporate positions are considered professional, often requiring a degree. Typically the positions range from middle managers to the CEO. The following is a list of positions in metal recycling that are considered management positions:

  Operations

  Commercial

  Engineering

  Administrative

  Finance

  Health and safety

  Transportation

  Legal

  Maintenance

  Human resources

Career Development

• Training for advancement can be part of a lifelong learning process. team work image by Andrey Kiselev from Fotolia.com

  Metal recycling business serious about their vision and mission consider learning a lifelong process and critical to the corporate culture. As a result, most businesses offer training and career growth opportunities.