Laborer

SA Recycling; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Canton, OH is looking for a dependable Laborer to unload, process, and disassemble scrap metal, perform yard cleanup, and assist with general labor tasks to ensure quality material for customers.

The role is outdoors in varying weather; you may operate equipment like forklifts and skid steers, follow safety rules, and work well with a team. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus 1 year of general labor experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• 1 year of general labor in scrap metal or construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, process, and disassemble scrap metal.
• Perform yard clean up and general maintenance.
• Operate equipment such as a forklift and skid steer.
• Perform equipment inspections and report defects.
• Prepare autos for processing by removing designated parts and fluids.
• Maintain cleanliness of yard and facilities.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental rules.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Follow instructions

Learn new tasks

Safety minded

Education

High School diploma / GED or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Skid Steer operation

Job description

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, 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.

Responsibilities Of a Laborer

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate equipment such as a forklift and skid steer.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Prepare autos for processing, such as removing of designated parts, fluids, etc.
• General clean up and yard maintenance including but not limited to digging, sweeping, and maintenance of weeds and brush.
• Perform light facility maintenance such as scraping, painting, and moving furniture and equipment.
• 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, and procedures.

Qualifications Of a Laborer

• 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.