General Labor

External SA Recycling; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety and performance bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

External SA Recycling is seeking a General Laborer in Gainesville, Georgia. The role involves unloading materials, sorting, light maintenance, and general housekeeping in a scrap metal yard. Candidates must pass medical and background checks, and it's preferred to have a high school diploma or GED. Benefits include competitive pay, bonuses, medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and growth opportunities within the company. Bi-lingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Willingness to learn to maintain equipment and utilize PPE.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Handle and sort materials.
• Perform light facility maintenance and housekeeping.

Skills

Bi‑lingual (English & Spanish) language skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Basic math skills

Willingness to learn sorting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard equipment

Hand tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

SA Recycling is looking for a General Laborer.

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, torquing pipe fittings, 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 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 in 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 use space more effectively
• 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 written or oral direction 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, and 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

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.