Scrap Yard Laborer: Safe Hands-On Role with Growth

SA Recycling

Portland (TN)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 44,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay
Weekly Pay
Benefits package including medical, d 
Dental and vision care
401k with a Company Match
Safety and Profitability Bonuses
Uniforms and PPE provided
Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling in Tennessee is seeking a hard-working Laborer to join our yard team. You will unload, inspect, process and disassemble scrap metal and assist with yard cleanup and safety procedures to ensure quality material moves to customers efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have basic labor experience, be able to operate forklift or skid steer if needed, and work well in a physical outdoor environment. 18+ and pass pre-employment checks required.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
  • 1-year previous general labor in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
  • Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift experience preferred.
  • Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
  • Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
  • Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
  • Direct and assist customers to the proper location for the unloading of material.
  • Inspect incoming material to identify non-conforming or unacceptable types of scrap metal and debris.
  • Identify and grade acceptable ferrous and nonferrous material and identify material for upgrade potential.
  • Prepare autos for processing, such as the removal of designated parts, fluids, etc.
  • Operate equipment such as a forklift and skid steer to load, unload, and move material around the yard.
  • Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
  • General clean up and yard maintenance including but not limited to digging, sweeping, and maintenance of weeds and brush.
  • Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
  • Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness
General labor skills
Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Forklift experience
Skid Steer experience

Job description

SA Recycling in Tennessee is seeking a hard-working Laborer to join our yard team. You will unload, inspect, process and disassemble scrap metal and assist with yard cleanup and safety procedures to ensure quality material moves to customers efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have basic labor experience, be able to operate forklift or skid steer if needed, and work well in a physical outdoor environment. 18+ and pass pre-employment checks required.

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