Entry Level Picker-Union

SA Recycling LLC; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in San Pedro, CA is seeking an entry level picker to join our yard team. You will unload, sort, and move scrap metal, operate yard equipment, and help keep the site clean and safe.

No prior experience required; we value reliability and willingness to learn. This full-time role offers steady hours in a physically active environment with safety training provided.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills are a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively; basic math skills.
• Willingness to learn sorting, material handling, and use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles; material handling and sorting.
• Operate yard equipment and direct traffic of yard vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of work areas; housekeeping duties.
• Assist in disassembly, packing, and handling of various scrap materials.
• Support equipment maintenance and safe work practices.
• Assist with periodic landscaping and light facility maintenance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Entry Level Picker-Union# Careers## Entry Level Picker-UnionApply: San Pedro, CA: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: R-100068**Job Description:****Job Duties****Including, but not limited to:*** 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 pipefittings, 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 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**Job Expectations*** Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. **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**Pay Range:**$0.00 - $0.00SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.