Laborer

Laborer Position

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 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 am to noon on Saturday.

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
• Referral incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement opportunities

Responsibilities of a Laborer:

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate small equipment such as a forklift, skid steer, alligator shear and balers.
• Identify, separate, and clean up scrap material using various hand tools.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• General clean-up and yard maintenance including but not limited to digging, sweeping, and maintenance of weeds and brush.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
• Provide relief or backup duties for the Weighmaster and Kiosk Operator.

Qualifications of a Laborer:

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year previous general labor in the scrap metal, mining, or construction industries preferred.
• Skid loader/skid steer/forklift experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned 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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