Joe Krentzman & Son was established in 1903, and is the leading scrap metal recycler in Central Pennsylvania.  We are looking for team oriented candidates who are looking to join a dynamic and growing business.

This is a full-time, non-seasonal position.  Lots of hours available to the right candidates.

Requirements of the General Laborer position include:

Safety.  We operate a business that focuses on safety every second of every day.  You must be able to work safely, and be interested in being an active part of company-wide safety for yourself and for the health and safety of your teammates. 

Reliable transportation to work EVERY day.  This is a full time job.  Your job security demands full time attendance.

Must have a Team-Oriented,  Positive Attitude, and must be willing to communicate respectfully with other Teammates.  We work together here.

Must be willing to learn new skills.  Must be flexible enough to perform multiple different tasks in any given day.  We do lots of different things here, many of which you've probably never done before. You must be willing to learn.

Experience with torch-cutting, welding, repair and maintenance of trucks or heavy equipment, heavy equipment operation, forklift operation, truck driving, automotive repair/dismantling are a plus - but not required. If you have any of these skills, please tell us about them.

Work is primarily performed outdoors.  Must be able to work in all weather conditions.  Outdoor work in our beautiful valley is an advantage most of the time.  Sometimes it isn't.

Must be able to handle physical workday that includes standing for long periods of time, working with hands all day, walking, bending, crouching, lifting 40+ lbs.  You will be dirty, greasy, sweaty and tired at the end of every day.  You'll also be going home as healthy and safe as when you arrived.

FULL TIME HOURS, 52-weeks per year with a growing business.  We are not seasonal.  We don't believe in layoffs. Wage is dependent on Experience.

Multiple different routes of advancement available for candidates who excel at their job and consistently demonstrate Safety, Reliability and Team Attitude.

1.5x Hourly Rate after 40 weekly hours.

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Time, 401(k) Retirement Plan.