De-Pollution Labor

External SA Recycling•Pulaski, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves various labor duties focused on de-polluting and recycling materials, primarily from discarded appliances and small equipment. Responsibilities include extracting chemicals, sorting materials, disassembling items, operating recycling equipment, and performing light facility maintenance and housekeeping. The job is located in a scrap metal yard and requires working in outdoor, all-weather conditions. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Requirements

Attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
Must pass background, medical physical, and drug screen.
Great customer service and ability to work well with others.
Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships.
Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good organizational and mathematical skills.
Basic negotiation skills.
Ability to multi-task.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be capable of being on feet most of the day.
Ability to stand and walk frequently on uneven ground.
Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds.
Capable of repetitive motion.
Ability to handle physical labor.
Must pass Medical Physical.
Ability to push and pull occasionally when moving materials.
Ability to crouch or bend at the knees consistently.
Ability to stoop or bend at the waist consistently.
Ability to reach at arm's length and overhead frequently.
Ability to twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually.
Ability to climb occasionally.
Manual dexterity required for handling, grasping, and manipulating materials constantly.
Ability to communicate clearly by speech and hearing continually.
Possess visual acuity for close detail work and documentation.
Possess mental dexterity to work independently with attention to detail and continuous awareness of environment.
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles.
Extracting chemicals from discarded appliances using specialized machinery.
Sorting materials into appropriate containers for recycling.
Material handling including pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts.
Unpacking boxes and separating packaging materials.
Disassembling small equipment, cutting wires, torqueing pipe fittings, and removing parts.
Operating recycling equipment such as metal shears, band saws, and wire strippers.
Directing traffic of yard vehicles.
Performing light facility maintenance, including painting, scraping, and moving furniture/equipment.
Assisting with machinery repair by pulling and installing parts.
Performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and debris collection.
Conducting moderate and periodic landscaping work.
Cleaning work areas at the end of the shift.
Keeping work areas neat and orderly.
Organizing materials for effective space utilization.
Disposing of various waste materials appropriately.
Ensuring cleanup is completed through inspection.
Maintaining effective housekeeping for safety and hygiene.