Laborer

External SA Recycling; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Affordable medical, dental and vision

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Uniforms and PPE

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Laborer in Cleveland to join a safety‑minded, hard‑working team. You will learn on the job, assist technical workers, and participate in general housekeeping and metal processing tasks.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday with overtime as needed; compensation includes benefits and weekly pay. A strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills are essential for advancement within the facility.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand directions and perform basic math as required.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Handle materials: push, pull, pick, lift, carry, and fill hoppers, boxes, and conveyors.
• Unpack boxes and separate packaging materials.
• Disassemble equipment and remove bolts and parts.
• Operate with recycling equipment for metal processing (shears, band saw, wire strippers).
• Direct yard traffic and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform light maintenance and assist machinery repairs.
• Keep areas neat and organized and ensure timely shift end cleanup.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Willingness to learn

Safety-minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard equipment

Hand tools

PPE

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 work on various tasks assigned. The tasks will include, but are not limited to: general housekeeping, metal processing, upgrading, and assisting technical workers. A laborer shall be able to learn new skills on the job, progress to more technical tasks, and become more independent.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 4:30pm and on Saturdays as needed. Overtime is scheduled based on business needs.

SA Recycling offers

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities of a Laborer

• Unload 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 all equipment, cutting wires, torquing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts and appliance parts
• Work with recycling equipment for processing metal produce i.e. 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 the 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 areas is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications of a Laborer

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED
• 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

• Work Environment: Scrap metal yard, outdoor
• Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE.
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate to heavy
• Work Capacity: Laborer Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.