Laborer

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. Benefits 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 Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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. Physical Requirements 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr SA Recycling