Laborer

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer.  As a Laborer you will be responsible for processing, and disassembly of various types of scrap metal; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties to ensure the highest quality of scrap material is processed and shipped to our customers in a safe, effective manner.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Working hours are from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm Monday through Friday, and from 7:45 am to noon on Saturday.  Overtime scheduled as necessary.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities of a Laborer

 

Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles

Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and  filling up hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts

Unpacking boxes using box cutters, separating plastics, zip ties, blister packs, and other packaging materials

Disassembling small equipment, cutting wires, torqueing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts.

Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product e.g. metal shears, band saw and wire strippers

Direct traffic of yard vehicles traveling through yard

Light facility maintenance – painting, scraping, moving furniture and equipment

Maintenance – selecting and using tools properly, pulling and installing parts for machinery, working with other employees to assist machinery repair

Housekeeping – sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and debris collection

Moderate and Periodic landscaping work

Clean up work area at the end of shift

Keep work areas neat and orderly

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions

Organizing materials to have more effective use of space

Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner

Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed

Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications of a Laborer

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test

  Must pass a background check

  Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable

  Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus

  Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands

  Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE

Physical Requirements

· Work Environment: Scrap metal yard, outdoor · Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE. · Physical Demand Level: Moderate to heavy · Work Capacity: Laborer Work Capacity · Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste · Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified). 

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.