Laborer

Sa-Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety bonuses

Medical benefits

401k match

Growth opportunities

Weekly pay

Uniforms & PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Laborer to join our team in Missouri. The role involves outdoor work, general housekeeping, and assisting technical staff. Expect to learn on the job, progress to more technical tasks, and grow within the company.

Work hours are 7:30 am–4:00 pm Monday–Friday and Saturdays 7:30 am–noon with overtime as needed. We offer competitive pay, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 401k matching, weekly pay, and PPE provisioning.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use basic math.
• Willingness to learn sorting metal and operating PPE.

Responsibilities

• Unloading pallets, boxes and bundles.
• Material handling and sorting - pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying.
• Unpacking boxes and separating packaging materials.
• Disassembling small equipment and removing parts.
• Operate recycling equipment for processing metal products.
• Direct traffic of yard vehicles traveling through yard.
• Light facility maintenance - painting, cleaning and moving equipment.
• Maintenance - tools, parts for machinery, assist repairs.
• Housekeeping - sweeping, shoveling and debris collection.
• Moderate landscaping work and area organization.
• Clean up work area at end of shift; keep areas neat.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Dispose of waste materials properly and safely.
• Inspect cleanup and ensure safety; perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

SA Recycling, an industry leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for a hard-working, dependable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer you will work on various tasks as 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.

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 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 am to noon on Saturday as scheduled. Note, overtime scheduled as required based on business needs.

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, 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, torquing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts and appliance parts
• Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product 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 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
• 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 - laborer work capacity
• 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

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

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