Laborer

External SA Recycling; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses (Safety and Profitability)

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Weekly pay and referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking Laborers to decommission vehicles by draining fluids and removing components, and to assist with unloading, processing, and disassembly of scrap metal. The role requires working outside in varying weather and maintaining a safe yard environment.

The position offers opportunities for advancement, with competitive pay, bonuses, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k with company match, and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• 1 year auto decommissioning/processing experience preferred
• Front end loader or telescoping boom forklift experience preferred
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to follow written or spoken instructions
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for crushing/shredding by draining fluids and removing battery, catalytic converter, and other parts.
• Operate hand tools, fixed equipment, air compressors, vehicle racks, and recovery equipment.
• Recapture refrigerants from appliances, AC units, and vehicles.
• Sort scrap material and prepare for processing.
• Maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects to supervisor.
• Provide yard assistance and support as needed.
• Follow all safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety minded

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front end loader experience

Telescoping boom forklift

HVAC knowledge

Job description

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 PayReferral 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.