Ferrous Operations Labor

SA Recycling•Rancho Mirage, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a variety of tasks in a scrap metal yard environment, focusing on material handling, processing, maintenance, and ensuring a safe and clean work area. The position requires physical labor and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Must pass a medical physical and drug test
Must pass a background check
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to understand direction (written or oral)
Ability to use basic math skills as the job demands
Willingness to learn how to sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights
Willingness to learn how to properly maintain equipment
Willingness to learn how to properly utilize PPE
Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills

Responsibilities

Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles
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 bolts and parts
Working with 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 and equipment
Assisting with machinery repair by selecting and using tools properly, pulling and installing parts, and collaborating with other employees
Performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and debris collection
Conducting moderate and periodic landscaping work
Cleaning up the work area at the end of the shift
Keeping work areas neat and orderly
Organizing materials for effective space utilization
Disposing of various waste materials appropriately
Inspecting to ensure cleanup is completed
Maintaining effective housekeeping for safety and hygiene