Laborer

SA Recycling

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care

401k with a Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading recycling company in St. Louis is seeking a dependable Laborer. You will be responsible for decommissioning vehicles and processing scrap metal. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in auto decommissioning. The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions with responsibilities that ensure safety and efficiency. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

1-year previous auto decommissioning/processing experience preferred.
Basic understanding of HVAC systems preferred.
Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicles for crushing/shredding by draining and capturing all fluids.
Operate various hand tools and fixed equipment.
Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.

Skills

Auto decommissioning experience

Ability to operate hand tools

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front end loader

Telescoping boom forklift

CFC recovery equipment

Job description

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SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is looking for hard-working, dependable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer your main responsibility will be decommissioning vehicles by removing fluids, batteries, and other components prior to sending them to the crusher or shredder. You will also be responsible for the unloading, 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 6:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours as needed.

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

Prepare vehicles for crushing/shredding by draining and capturing all fluids; and removing the battery, catalytic converter and other identified vehicle parts.
Operate various hand tools and fixed equipment, air compressors, vehicle racks, CFC recovery equipment, etc.
Recaptures refrigerant’s on received appliances, air conditioners, and vehicles.
Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
Provide backup or help throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Follow 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 auto decommissioning/processing experience preferred.
Front end loader or telescoping boom forklift experience preferred.
Basic understanding of HVAC systems 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.

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