Traveling Laborer

SA Recycling; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Comprehensive medical options

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading recycling company is seeking a hardworking Traveling Laborer in Decatur, Alabama. The role involves preparing vehicles for crushing at local salvage yards, ensuring a hazard-free work environment, and aiding in the transport of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, dependable transportation, and preferably some experience in auto decommissioning. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1-year previous auto decommissioning/processing experience preferred.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Travel to local salvage yards to prepare vehicles for crushing by draining fluids.
• Operate various hand tools and fixed equipment.
• Load and secure processed vehicles for transportation.

Skills

Dependable transportation

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Vehicle racks

Air compressors

Hydraulic shears

Job description

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SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is looking for a hard-working, dependable and safety-minded individual to join our team as a Traveling Laborer. As a Traveling Laborer you will be part of a team that travels to local salvage yards to prepare vehicles for crushing by removing fluids, batteries, and other identified components. You will also aid in the loading and securing of vehicles on the trailer for transport; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Travel to local salvage yards to prepare vehicles for crushing by draining and capturing all fluids; and removing the battery, catalytic converter and other identified vehicle parts.
• Operate various hand tools and fixed equipment, air compressors, vehicle racks, CFC recovery equipment, hydraulic shears, and heavy equipment.
• Help with loading and securing processed vehicles for transportation, using chains, straps, netting, etc.
• Maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Clean work area daily and after the project is completed.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Provide backup or help throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year previous auto decommissioning/processing experience preferred.
• Front end loader or telescoping boom forklift experience preferred.
• Dependable transportation.
• 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.