General Labor

Sa-Recycling; Phenix City (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Weekly Pay

401k with Company Match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a General Laborer to perform metal processing, sorting, and general housekeeping in a scrap metal yard. The role supports skilled technicians and may progress to more technical tasks as skills develop.

The position requires ability to learn on the job, adhere to safety protocols, and work outdoors in all weather. Benefits include competitive pay and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Medical physical and drug test required.
• Background check required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, and filling up hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts.
• Disassemble small equipment, cut wires, remove bolts and appliance parts.
• Operate recycling equipment for metal processing (shears, band saw, wire strippers).
• Direct yard traffic of vehicles and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Skills

Physical stamina

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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: metal processing, upgrading, general housekeeping, 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

SA Recycling proudly supports the military community

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

Physical Requirements

• Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE.
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate to heavy
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping
• All weather

Job Expectations

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
• 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.

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