Scrap Yard General Laborer: Safe, Hands-On & Versatile

Ultipro; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Laborer to unload pallets, handle and sort materials, unpack packaging, and assist with equipment maintenance. The role requires basic math, clear communication, and a willingness to learn metal sorting and PPE use.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, may be bilingual (English/Spanish), and must pass medical and background checks. This is a full-time, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.

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 effectively; understand direction and use basic math.
• Willingness to learn how to sort metal, identify colors, shapes and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPE.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Effective communication

Bi-lingual English & Spanish

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PPE

Hand tools

Yard equipment

Job description

SA Recycling in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Laborer to unload pallets, handle and sort materials, unpack packaging, and assist with equipment maintenance. The role requires basic math, clear communication, and a willingness to learn metal sorting and PPE use.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma or GED, may be bilingual (English/Spanish), and must pass medical and background checks. This is a full-time, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.