Laborer

External SA Recycling; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision care

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laborer, where you will play a crucial role in the processing of scrap metal. This position involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and requires a commitment to safety and quality. You'll be responsible for unloading, inspecting, and processing materials, while also ensuring the yard is clean and organized. With opportunities for advancement and a supportive team environment, this role is perfect for individuals who are hardworking and safety-minded. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic industry, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; 1 year of labor experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and instructions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Unload, inspect, and process various types of scrap metal.
• Operate equipment like forklifts and skid steers for material handling.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

General Labor

Safety Awareness

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Skid Loader

Skid Steer

Forklift

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.

SA Recycling offers:

• 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 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, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & 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.