General Labor- Douglasville

General Laborer. The laborer works on various tasks as assigned. Tasks include 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. Work environment: scrap metal yard, outdoor. Job Duties 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 products 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 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 Qualifications 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 Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable 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 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 weather conditions Job Expectations Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. Benefits 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 All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older. #J-18808-Ljbffr SA Recycling