Auto De-Pollution Laborer

SA Recycling • Gainesville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a De-Pollution Laborer. You will be responsible for the work on vehicle de-pollution rack to remove fluids from vehicles before crushing. unloading, processing, and disassembly of various types of scrap metal; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties to ensure the highest quality of scrap material is processed and shipped to our customers in a safe, effective manner. The Postion plays a critical role in our vehicle recycling process. You will operate the vehicle de-pollution rack to safely extract all hazardous fluids, gases, and materials from end-of-life vehicles before they are crushed or moved to the salvage yard. This role requires strict adherence to environmental regulations (EPA) and safety guidelines (OSHA) while maintaining a fast-paced workflow.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of EPA guidelines for hazardous waste disposal and OSHA industrial safety standards
• Competency using pneumatic tools, hand wrenches, fluid drills, and basic machinery
• Uncompromising commitment to safety, strict punctuality, high attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical physical, drug screening, and criminal background check.
• Good communication skills
• Committed to safety
• work in outdoor all-weather conditions
• Honesty and integrity.
• Reliable, Good Work ethic
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in auto salvage, automotive repair, or general scrap yard manufacturing is highly preferred
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish); a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate safety equipment, and use safe work habits
• Drain all vehicle fluids including motor oil, transmission fluid, coolant, fuel, brake fluid, and power steering fluid using specialized extraction machinery.
• Extract chemicals from discarded appliances, such as air conditioners or refrigerators, using specialized machinery
• Work on vehicle de-pollution rack to remove fluids from Vehicles before crushing
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, power lifts, or front-end loaders to load bales, bundles, or other heavy items
• Sort materials into appropriate containers for recycling
• Conduct daily inspections of de-pollution racks, tools, and storage tanks, immediately reporting any defects or required repairs
• daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.

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
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• PTO and Sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED