Entry-Level Scrap Yard & Sorting Technician

SA Recycling; San Pedro (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Laborer to support scrap metal yard operations in a fast-paced outdoor setting. The role involves unloading and sorting materials, operating basic yard equipment, and assisting with housekeeping and maintenance tasks.

Candidates should be prepared to pass physicals and background checks, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a bustling recycling facility.

Qualifications

• Grandfathered employees in this position if hired before April 2014.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to learn sorting metal, identifying colors/shapes/weights, maintaining equipment, and using PPE.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Handle material: push/pull/sort, fill hoppers/belts.
• Unpack boxes, cut packaging, separate plastics and other materials.
• Disassemble small equipment, remove bolts, cut wires, etc.
• Operate with recycling equipment (metal shears, band saw, wire strippers).
• Direct yard vehicle traffic and maintain yard safety.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Communication

Basic Math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Laborer to support scrap metal yard operations in a fast-paced outdoor setting. The role involves unloading and sorting materials, operating basic yard equipment, and assisting with housekeeping and maintenance tasks.

Candidates should be prepared to pass physicals and background checks, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance in a bustling recycling facility.