General Labor- Douglasville

SA Recycling; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Eligible for safety and performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options

401(k) with a company match

Weekly pay

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

A scrap metal recycling company located in Georgia is seeking a General Laborer to perform various tasks such as unloading materials, sorting metal, and assisting technical workers in a scrap yard environment. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and have a willingness to learn. The position offers competitive pay, potential bonuses, and opportunities for growth within the company while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn to sort metal and maintain equipment.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Sort materials and handle waste properly.
• Direct traffic of yard vehicles.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Basic math skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard equipment

Hand tools

PPE

Job description

General Laborer. The laborer works on various tasks as assigned. Tasks include general housekeeping, 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, torqueing pipe fittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts
• Work with recycling equipment for processing metal products 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 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 conditions

Job Expectations

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

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