Laborer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, General Labor

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer you will work on various tasks assigned. The tasks will include, but are not limited to: general housekeeping, metal processing, upgrading, and assisting technical workers. A laborer shall be able to learn new skills on the job, progress to more technical tasks, and become more independent.

Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 4:30pm and on Saturdays as needed. Overtime is scheduled based on business needs.

SA Recycling offers:

* Competitive Pay

* Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care

* 401k with a Company Match

* Weekly Pay

* Company provided uniforms and PPE

* Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities of a Laborer

* Unload 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 all equipment, cutting wires, torquing pipe fittings, removing bolts, automobile parts and appliance parts

* Work with recycling equipment for processing metal produce 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 the 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 areas 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

* 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

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