Laborer

External SA Recycling; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading recycling company is looking for hard-working, reliable individuals to join as Laborers. This outdoor position includes unloading and inspecting scrap metal, operating equipment, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with 1-year experience in general labor preferred. Key benefits include competitive pay, 401k with match, and advancement opportunities. Join a team committed to safety and quality in scrap processing.

Qualifications

• 1-year previous general labor experience in scrap metal or construction preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and skid steer effectively.
• Ability to follow instructions in various forms.

Responsibilities

• Unload and inspect incoming scrap metal.
• Operate equipment to load and move materials.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

General labor

Forklift operation

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Skid Loader

Forklift

Job description

Overview

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer you will be responsible for the unloading, inspecting, processing, and disassembly of various types of scrap metal; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties to ensure the highest quality of scrap material is processed and shipped to our customers in a safe, effective manner.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Direct and assist customers to the proper location for the unloading of material.
• Inspect incoming material to identify non-conforming or unacceptable types of scrap metal and debris.
• Identify and grade acceptable ferrous and nonferrous material and identify material for upgrade potential.
• Prepare autos for processing, such as the removal of designated parts, fluids, etc.
• Operate equipment such as a forklift and skid steer to load, unload, and move material around the yard.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• General clean up and yard maintenance including but not limited to digging, sweeping, and maintenance of weeds and brush.
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year previous general labor in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

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.