Laborer

Sa-Recycling; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety and performance bonuses

Medical, dental and vision care

401k with company match

Growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is hiring a Laborer to join our outdoor operations. You will assist with processing and disassembly of scrap metal, yard cleanup, and general labor tasks to ensure safe, efficient material handling.

The role requires working outside in varying weather and adhering to safety standards. Training provided; eligibility for bonuses and comprehensive benefits offered. Includes weekly pay and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Handle materials and sorting; push, pull, lift, carry, and fill hoppers and conveyors.
• Unpack boxes and separate packaging materials with care.
• Disassemble small equipment; cut wires and remove bolts and parts.
• Operate or assist with yard equipment and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Direct yard traffic and perform light maintenance and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety minded

Teamwork

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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

Equipment & Tools:

Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE.

Physical Demand Level:

Moderate to heavy

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.

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