Scrap Yard Laborer: Metal Recycling & Heavy Lifting

SA Recycling LLC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a laborer to support scrap metal operations in a yard setting. You will unload pallets and manage material handling and sorting tasks, with responsibilities including unpacking boxes and disassembling small equipment as needed.

The role requires basic math and good communication, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers. You will contribute to maintaining equipment, PPE use, and a tidy, safe work environment.

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 directions (written or oral) and use basic math.
• Willingness to learn sorting metal, identifying colors/shapes/weights; maintaining equipment; using PPE correctly.

Responsibilities

• Unload pallets, boxes, and bundles.
• Material handling/sorting – push, pull, lift, carry, and fill hoppers/boxes/conveyors.
• Unpack boxes using box cutters and separate plastics, zip ties, and packaging materials.
• Disassemble small equipment and remove bolts, wires, and parts as needed.
• Operate or assist with recycling equipment for metal processing (shears, saws, wire strippers).
• Direct traffic of yard vehicles and help maintain a clean, safe yard area.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a laborer to support scrap metal operations in a yard setting. You will unload pallets and manage material handling and sorting tasks, with responsibilities including unpacking boxes and disassembling small equipment as needed.

The role requires basic math and good communication, with a preference for bilingual English/Spanish speakers. You will contribute to maintaining equipment, PPE use, and a tidy, safe work environment.