Scrap Metal Yard Laborer: Hands-On Roles & Growth

SA Recycling; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

401k with company match

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Vision care

PPE provided

Referral incentives

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a dedicated Operations Laborer to unload, process, and disassemble scrap metal in an outdoor yard. You will assist with housekeeping, material sorting, and basic maintenance while following safety standards.

The role requires reliability, ability to learn, and willingness to work in varying weather conditions. Ideal candidates may have a high school diploma or GED, and bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual English & Spanish language skills a plus.
• Ability to learn how to sort metal and operate basic equipment.
• Willingness to learn and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling and sorting; push/pull, lift, carry boxes and conveyors.
• Disassemble small equipment and process metal waste.
• Work with recycling equipment for metal processing.
• Maintain yard cleanliness and perform light maintenance.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Effective communication

Willingness to learn

Safety-minded

Physical strength for lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Foreign education acceptable

Job description

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As an Operations Labor you will 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.

The laborer works on various tasks as assigned. The tasks will include, but are not limited to: general housekeeping, metal processing, upgrading, and assisting technical workers. A laborer shall be able to learn new skills on the job, progress to more technical tasks, and become more independent. This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

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. Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required
  
  
  

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
  
  
  

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.

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 Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE