Laborer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Material Handler

SA Recycling, a leader in the metals recycling industry, is looking for dependable, safety‑minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer you will be responsible for the unloading, 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.

Operating hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 am to 11:15 am on Saturdays. Overtime may be scheduled as needed.

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

• Provide a positive customer experience by answering questions, assisting in the unloading and sorting of materials, educating customers on acceptable materials, and thanking them for their business.
• 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, torquing pipe fittings, removing bolts, automobile parts and appliance parts
• Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product i.e. 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

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift experience preferred.
• Bi‑lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE.
• Must pass a medical physical/drug test and background check.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

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