Metal Yard Sorter - Recycling & Heavy Labor

External SA Recycling; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

External SA Recycling is seeking a yard laborer in California to unload pallets and sort materials in a scrap metal yard. You will use basic tools and PPE, handle loads, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

The role requires basic math skills, effective communication, and willingness to learn metal sorting and equipment maintenance. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; standard safety rules apply daily.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills.
• Willingness to learn how to sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Handle/move materials and sort – push, pull, lift, carry, and fill hoppers, boxes, and conveyors.
• Unpack boxes, cut packaging, and separate plastics and other materials.
• Disassemble small equipment and components.
• Operate and work with recycling equipment for processing metal products.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

External SA Recycling is seeking a yard laborer in California to unload pallets and sort materials in a scrap metal yard. You will use basic tools and PPE, handle loads, and maintain a clean, safe work area.

The role requires basic math skills, effective communication, and willingness to learn metal sorting and equipment maintenance. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; standard safety rules apply daily.