Operations Labor

SA Recycling LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is hiring an Operations Labor in Bakersfield, CA. The role involves unloading pallets and boxes, sorting materials, and supporting recycling operations in a scrap-metal yard.

You will handle packing materials, assist with equipment maintenance, and help keep the work area clean and organized throughout shifts. The position requires physical labor in an outdoor environment with emphasis on safety and punctuality.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual English & Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand directions.
• Basic math skills as job demands.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Handle and sort materials; push/pull and lift to fill hoppers and belts.
• Unpack boxes and separate packaging materials.
• Disassemble small equipment and remove parts as needed.
• Operate or assist with recycling equipment and yard vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize work areas for safety.

Skills

Bi-lingual English & Spanish

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operations Labor# Careers## Operations LaborApply: Bakersfield, CA: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: R-100072**Job Description:****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**Pay Range:**SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.