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General Labor
Industrial Athlete/General Labor – Kripke Metal Processing
Great athletes aren’t made by easy days. They’re built in the grind, the repetition, the teamwork, and the discipline to show up and perform. At Kripke Metal Processing, we’re looking for someone who brings that same mentality to the floor every day.
Yes, this role is physical. You’ll move material, operate equipment, lift 25+ lbs. repeatedly, and work in a fast-paced environment. But what makes KMP different isn’t the workout — it’s what you get back.
What Our Team Members Say
In the words of the people who show up here every day:
1. “Everyone here cares.” The culture is real, not a poster on the wall.
2. “Promises are kept.” When Kripke says something will happen, it does!
3. “My health, safety, and financial well-being are always a top priority.” We look out for our people.
4. “More bonuses, benefits, and incentives than anywhere I’ve ever worked.” We reward performance.
5. “The President of the company invited me to lunch — and I haven’t even been here six months.” Your voice matters here from day one.
The Role: What You’ll Train For and Own
No prior experience required. We’ll coach you up. What we need is the right mindset.
- Learn and live the KMP culture — it’s the foundation of how we operate
- Commit to safety protocols and follow them without shortcuts
- Identify and purchase materials with growing expertise
- Work with your hands using hand and air-powered tools
- Perform repetitive lifts of 25–75 lbs. with proper form and consistency
- Build your knowledge of the recycling process from the ground up
- Master our systems and workflows with strong attention to detail
- Operate a forklift and Bobcat (training provided)
- Use basic computer skills to navigate our inventory and processing system
- Identify ways to make our operation faster and sharper
- Keep your workspace clean, organized, and competition-ready
- Position is Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with some overtime (depending on the workload) during the week and on ½ day on Saturdays.
The Industrial Athlete Profile
We’re not looking for a résumé. We’re looking for the person behind it.
- Coachable: Takes feedback, instruction, and constructive criticism and uses it
- Team-First: Understands that goals are achieved together, not alone
- Dependable: Shows up, every day, ready to go
- Driven: Looks for ways to improve, not just ways to get by
- Detail-Oriented: Sweats the small stuff because the small stuff matters
- Adaptable: Willing to flex across roles and areas as the operation demands
- Hungry: Amazing attitude and a genuine desire to grow
Bonus Skills (Not Required)
- Forklift operation — especially with non-uniform materials and weight distribution
- Background in the recycling or scrap metal industry
If you’re willing to put in the work, KMP will invest in you. Come build something.
Benefits include:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401k with company matching
- Profit sharing
- Bonuses
- First time home buyer’s program
- Company events
- And more!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Full job description
Summer General Labor/Industrial Athlete – Great for High School Students 16+ Looking for Summer Work!
Great athletes aren’t made by easy days. They’re built in the grind, the repetition, the teamwork, and the discipline to show up and perform. At Kripke Metal Processing, we’re looking for someone who brings that same mentality to the floor every day.
Yes, this role is physical. You’ll move material, lift 25+ lbs. repeatedly, and work in a fast-paced environment. But what makes KMP different isn’t the workout — it’s what you get back.
What Our Team Members Say
In the words of the people who show up here every day:
1. “Everyone here cares.” The culture is real, not a poster on the wall.
2. “Promises are kept.” When Kripke says something will happen, it does!
3. “My health, safety, and financial well-being are always a top priority.” We look out for our people.
4. “More bonuses, benefits, and incentives than anywhere I’ve ever worked.” We reward performance.
5. “The President of the company invited me to lunch — and I haven’t even been here six months.” Your voice matters here from day one.
The Role: What You’ll Train For and Own
No prior experience required. This would be a great first job!
- Commit to safety protocols and follow them without shortcuts
- Work with your hands
- Perform repetitive lifts of 25–50 lbs. with proper form and consistency
- We are open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & Saturdays from 8a.m.-11:30a.m. and are flexible with the hours you want to work. Looking for 20-40 hours/week!
If you’re willing to put in the work, KMP will invest in you. Come build something.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
Work Location: In person
Facilities Maintenance Assistant
Full job description
We are looking for a motivated, hands-on individual to join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Assistant. This is a great opportunity for a high school student (16+), recent graduate, or college student looking to gain real-world experience in building and equipment maintenance. You’ll work closely with and directly support our Facilities Manager, taking on a wide variety of tasks that keep our facility running smoothly and safely. No prior trade experience is required — if you’re eager to learn, can think on your feet, and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Facilities Manager with day-to-day building and equipment maintenance
- Support the planning, preparation, and execution of new facility projects from start to finish
- Perform routine upkeep and maintenance of equipment and building systems
- Help identify maintenance issues and assist in developing solutions
- Assist with tasks that may include painting, basic plumbing, electrical support, mechanical work, and welding (training provided; prior experience is a plus but not required)
- Adapt to a variety of tasks as facility needs arise — no two days are the same
What We’re Looking For
- Must be 16 years of age or older
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to tackle new challenges
- Ability to plan, prepare, and follow through on assigned projects
- Reliable, dependable, and a good communicator
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Any experience or interest in welding, painting, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work is a bonus
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time hours for the summer season
- This position has the potential to transition into a part-time role following the summer
- $17/hour
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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