Grader at Liberty Tire Recycling

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tire inspection, Grading, Inventory management, Manual labor, Lifting, Stacking, Warehouse operations, Safety procedures, PPE usage, Attention to detail, Sorting, Labeling, Documentation, Physical endurance

Industry

Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

About Us: Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers. Job Summary: The Grade personnel are responsible for safely inspecting and grading tires for resale and organizing inventory according to company standards. This role requires physical endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled warehouse environment. Duties and Responsibilities: * Loading and stacking tires into trailers, containers, and delivery trucks using proper lifting techniques * Inspect tires for condition, wear, damage, and suitability for resale * Grade and sort tires based on established quality and pricing criteria * Stack, palletize, and organize tires in designated warehouse or dock locations * Accurately label and document tire grades and quantities * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area * Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE * Mark tires accordingly and assign to proper final grade inspection * Assist with general dock and warehouse duties as needed Skills and Abilities: * Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy tires repeatedly throughout the shift * Ability to stand, bend, twist, and work on feet for extended periods * Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor dock environments, including varying temperatures * Experience in handling automotive or commercial tires - preferred * Basic knowledge of tire condition standards (tread depth, sidewall damage, defects) – preferred * The ability to work on an Outdoor Dock and warehouse setting * The ability to work in a Fast-paced, physically demanding work * Use of personal protective equipment is required Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent preferred * Prior dock, warehouse, or manual labor experience preferred but not required * Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team * Strong attention to detail for accurate tire grading * Dependable, punctual, and safety-conscious Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance EEO Statement: Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Grader is responsible for inspecting and grading tires for resale while organizing inventory according to company standards. They must also perform manual labor tasks including loading, stacking, and palletizing tires within a warehouse and dock environment.