Scrap Metal Yard Laborer - Manual Handling & Maintenance

SA Recycling; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Laborer to support scrap metal operations. You will unload pallets, handle materials, unpack, disassemble equipment, and assist with maintenance while maintaining safe, clean work areas.

Candidates must pass a medical and background check; high school diploma or GED preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus; reliable attendance and basic math skills required.

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 and Spanish a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling / sorting – pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling up hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts.
• Unpack boxes using box cutters and remove packaging materials.
• Disassemble small equipment and remove bolts and parts.
• Operate recycling equipment for metal processing (shears, band saw, wire strippers).
• Direct traffic of yard vehicles.
• Light facility maintenance (painting, cleaning, moving furniture).
• Assist machinery maintenance and repair tasks with others.
• Housekeeping – sweeping, cleaning, debris collection.
• Moderate and periodic landscaping work.
• Clean up work area at end of shift.
• Organize materials for space efficiency.
• Dispose of waste materials properly.
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain ongoing safe housekeeping in the workplace.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SA Recycling in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Laborer to support scrap metal operations. You will unload pallets, handle materials, unpack, disassemble equipment, and assist with maintenance while maintaining safe, clean work areas.

Candidates must pass a medical and background check; high school diploma or GED preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus; reliable attendance and basic math skills required.