General Labor

SA Recycling; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Medical, dental and vision options

401k with company match

Growth opportunities from within

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a General Laborer to support yard operations in a scrap metal environment. The role involves unloading pallets, sorting materials, and assisting technical workers.

The position is based in a scrap metal yard and outdoor setting, with a focus on safety and teamwork. Responsibilities include operating basic recycling equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand directions; basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling and sorting – push, pull, lift, carry, and fill hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts.
• Unpacking boxes and separating plastics and packaging materials.
• Disassembling small equipment and removing parts.
• Operate recycling equipment such as metal shears, band saws, and wire strippers.
• Direct yard vehicle traffic and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Perform light facility maintenance and basic repairs with team support.
• Maintain safety, PPE, and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Read a tape measure / basic math

Willingness to learn

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

PPE

Job description

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States. We are growing, growing, growing! Our operations are quickly expanding. SA Recycling proudly supports the military community

SA Recycling is looking for a General Laborer .The laborer works on various tasks as assigned. The tasks will include, but are not limited to: general housekeeping, Inspecting 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, torquing 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

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

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

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

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.

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.