General Labor- Douglasville

SA Recycling LLC; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care

401k with Company Match

Growth opportunities

Weekly Pay

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Lithia Springs is seeking a General Laborer to assist with various tasks such as unloading materials, handling recycling processes, and maintaining a clean work area. Candidates should be willing to learn new skills and pass a medical and background check. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic, outdoor work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling, sorting, and lifting.
• Work with recycling equipment for processing metals.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Willingness to learn sorting and identification skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard equipment

Hand tools

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Douglasville, 3394 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, USA

SA Recycling proudly supports the military community

SA Recycling is looking for a General Laborer. The laborer works on various tasks as assigned. Tasks will include, but are not limited to: general housekeeping, metal processing, upgrading, and assisting technical workers. A laborer shall 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 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, and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.