Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Material Recovery Specialist is a full-time position responsible for the recovery of rejected raw materials and finished products to maximize efficiency and eliminate unnecessary waste, while ensuring conformance to the quality standards of Morton Buildings, Inc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records routine inspections on lumber, coated metal, and other construction materials; identifying and removing defects using various tools such as saws, sanders, shears, etc. to salvage damaged material and fulfill quality requirements.
• Coordinates and documents the disposition of materials with appropriate staff members, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and MBI standards and specifications.
• Stages incoming and outgoing rejected material as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of quality standards, testing, material recovery, and machine operations is preferred or a willingness to be trained
• Ability to accurately count, use a calculator, tape measure, and other basic tools needed for the position
• Forklift certification or ability to be certified
• Basic computer skills such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent follow through
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Dedicated to creating an environment focused on safety, quality, and continual process improvement and profitability

Benefits

• Excellent medical/dental/prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• 401K Opportunity
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen.