Material Handling & Yard Operations Specialist

External SA Recycling; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

External SA Recycling in Birmingham, AL seeks a hands-on team member for material handling, sorting, and general yard operations in a metal recycling facility. The role involves operating basic processing equipment, directing yard traffic, and performing light maintenance and housekeeping to keep the site safe and efficient.

Candidate will participate in organized material flow, maintain cleanliness, and ensure timely shift-end cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Material handling / sorting - pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling up hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts
• 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 & equipment
• Housekeeping - sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and debris collection
• 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

Job description

External SA Recycling in Birmingham, AL seeks a hands-on team member for material handling, sorting, and general yard operations in a metal recycling facility. The role involves operating basic processing equipment, directing yard traffic, and performing light maintenance and housekeeping to keep the site safe and efficient.

Candidate will participate in organized material flow, maintain cleanliness, and ensure timely shift-end cleanup.