Laborer

SA Recycling; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a reliable Laborer to handle the unloading, inspecting, and processing of scrap metal. The position involves ensuring safety standards while working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and preferably one year of experience in general labor. Bilingual skills and equipment operation experience are advantageous. Join us to make a difference in metal recycling!

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of previous general labor in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Inspect incoming material to identify non-conforming types of scrap metal.
• Operate equipment such as a forklift and skid steer.

Skills

General labor experience

Skid Loader/Forklift operation

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid Steer

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, 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.

Responsibilities Of a Laborer

• 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, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications Of a Laborer

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of 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.

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.