Laborer

SA Recycling LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Eligible for 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

Job summary

A leading recycling company located in St. Louis is seeking dependable individuals to join as Laborers. The job involves decommissioning vehicles, processing scrap metal, and ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include operating equipment and performing maintenance tasks. Applicants require a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with front end loaders is preferred. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including bonuses and health care options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience is required.
• Front end loader or telescoping boom forklift experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for crushing/shredding by draining fluids and removing parts.
• Operate various hand tools and equipment including air compressors.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report defects to supervisor.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Basic understanding of HVAC systems

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front end loader

Telecoping boom forklift

Job description

Location: 3620 N. Hall St., St. Louis, MO 63147, USA

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

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.
• 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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