General Labor

General Labor role at SA Recycling
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SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. We are growing, growing, growing! Our operations are quickly expanding.

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SA Recycling is looking for a General Laborer. The laborer works on various tasks as assigned, including general housekeeping, inspecting metal processing, upgrading, and assisting technical workers. A laborer should be able to learn new skills on the job, progress to more technical tasks, and become more independent. Work environment: scrap metal yard, outdoor.

• 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 pipe fittings, 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 the 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 functions
• Organizing materials for more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in the workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable (preferred).
• 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.

• 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 weather.

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Competitive pay.
• Eligible for safety and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within.
• Weekly pay.
• Referral incentives.
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE.

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.

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