Scrap Yard Weighmaster & Laborer — Weekly Pay

External SA Recycling; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental and vision

401k with company match

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking hard-working Laborer/Weighmaster candidates to join our outdoor team. Laborers sort scrap metal, keep the yard clean, and support processing to ensure quality and safety. Weighmasters weigh and grade inbound loads, document transactions, and operate the scale while following health, safety, and environmental standards.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be able to work outside in varying weather. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year previous general labor in scrap metal or construction preferred; experience operating truck scales highly desired.
• Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• 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

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate equipment such as a forklift and skid steer.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Prepare autos for processing, such as removing of designated parts, fluids, etc.
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• 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.
• Operate scale to effectively weigh all inbound and outbound trucks.
• Review, inspect, and document inbound loads.
• Complete all required documentation for vehicles and loads entering or leaving the yard.
• Process payments and keep accurate records of all transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Skid Steer

Truck scales

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking hard-working Laborer/Weighmaster candidates to join our outdoor team. Laborers sort scrap metal, keep the yard clean, and support processing to ensure quality and safety. Weighmasters weigh and grade inbound loads, document transactions, and operate the scale while following health, safety, and environmental standards.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and be able to work outside in varying weather. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.