Laborer

SA Recycling; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety and performance bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Uniforms and PPE

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking hard-working Laborer to process, disassemble and sort scrap metal in an outdoor yard. The role handles material flow, uses basic tools, and adheres to safety standards.

Hours are 7:45 am–4:15 pm Monday–Friday, with Saturday half-day and overtime as needed. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k with matches, and weekly pay. Must pass pre-employment checks; bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively; basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling, sorting, lifting, carrying, and filling hoppers/boxes.
• Disassemble small equipment, cut wires, remove bolts, and handle parts.
• Operate yard equipment for processing metal products.
• Light facility maintenance and housekeeping to keep areas clean and safe.
• Direct traffic of yard vehicles and ensure orderly workflow.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard equipment

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 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.

Working hours are from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm Monday through Friday, and from 7:45 am to noon on Saturday. Overtime scheduled as necessary.

SA Recycling offers

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities Of a Laborer

• Unloading 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 small equipment, cutting wires, torqueing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts.
• Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product e g. 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 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 area 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 and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• 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

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.