The David J. Joseph Company Careers, Benefits, Review

We're an original in the world of recycling!

The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) has a well-earned reputation for safety, integrity, and innovation. We’re recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive.

Since 1885, we’ve followed the principles of our founder Joseph Joseph and become one of the most respected leaders in the industry. We are proud to be America’s most trusted, full-service scrap recycling company. Our company was built with loyal customer relationships, smart business sense, and hard work. 

Today, we have relationships with several thousand scrap metal businesses around the world. Businesses that trust us to provide value beyond price.  Our customers know we deliver what we promise. Sellers know we pay fairly and on time.  Here’s what else sets us apart:

• A global brokerage team dedicated exclusively to the scrap metal market.
• The industry’s most advanced network of ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling centers dedicated to responsibly recycling this valuable resource.
• One of the largest independent fleets of railcars in the business, ensuring reliable, timely delivery.
• Scrap Management provides the industrial companies with customized programs and ships directly to the mill to maximize the revenue received for their scrap metal generated.
• A family of self-serve used auto parts stores that save do-it-yourselfers money while helping save the environment.

We do more than good work. We do good in the communities where we operate.

Our culture and philosophy revolves around being good neighbors and giving back. From working with fire and police departments to community partnerships with programs like the United Way, Junior Achievement, People Working Cooperatively and Ronald McDonald House, we’re committed to being good neighbors in the communities in which we do business.

The scrap metal industry is one of the most dynamic in the world. Global trade, economics and sociopolitical issues impact our daily operations. Every teammate at The David J. Joseph Company has the opportunity to grow in all career areas. We offer careers in diverse settings including our traditional corporate headquarters, dynamic sales locations and innovative scrap metal recycling facilities.

Where we work and operate ranges from the board room to the scrap yard to the trading office. Nearly 1,900 of us around the world are empowered to lead our company forward. We pride ourselves on doing what it takes to get the job done, regardless of location or work environment. 

Working in scrap metal is not what you think. What we do is innovative. When we look at scrap, we don’t see heaps of rusty, old metal. We see potential like for shiny new cars, appliances, feedstock for production, and most importantly, potential for conserving energy and creating a cleaner environment. 

Proud. Passionate. Team Players.

Although DJJ teammates come from different backgrounds and experiences, we all have genuine  respect and camaraderie for one another. We’re all down to earth people who appreciate and demonstrate integrity and hard work. We have a “one for all, all for one” mentality and understand the value of working together. We’re hands-on, self-starters who thrive on opportunities and challenges.

We’re passionate about our business and about building relationships. We’re a cohesive unit with a strong work ethic and ready to make an impact. We’re competitive, but first and foremost, we’re team players.