Operations General Labor

SA Recycling

Pomona (CA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an Operations General Labor worker for various tasks including material handling, equipment maintenance, and housekeeping in a scrap metal yard. This full-time entry-level position involves work with yard equipment and requires the ability to communicate effectively, follow directions, and maintain safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, should be comfortable in an outdoor environment, and must pass a drug test.

Qualifications

Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
Must pass a background check.
Willingness to learn proper equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Material handling including pushing, pulling, and lifting.
Housekeeping responsibilities such as cleaning and organizing.
Working with recycling equipment for processing metal products.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Understanding direction (written or oral)

Basic math skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yard equipment

Hand tools

PPE

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Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and 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, torqueing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts.
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 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.

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles
Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and 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, torqueing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts.
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 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.

Qualifications

Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
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 as the job demands
Willingness to learn how to: sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment: Scrap metal yard, outdoor
Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE.
Physical Demand Level: Moderate to heavy
Work Capacity: Laborer Work Capacity
Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

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