General Labor

SA Recycling • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in the United States and is experiencing rapid operational expansion. The company proudly supports the military community and is seeking a General Laborer to perform various assigned tasks. This role involves general housekeeping, inspecting metal processing, upgrading materials, and assisting technical workers. The laborer will have the opportunity to learn new skills on the job, progress to more technical tasks, and gain independence. The work environment is an outdoor scrap metal yard.

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

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 and sorting, including pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts
• Unpacking boxes using box cutters and separating various packaging materials
• Disassembling small equipment, cutting wires, torqueing pipe fittings, and removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance 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 use of space
• Disposing of various waste materials appropriately
• Performing inspections
• Maintaining effective housekeeping in the workplace area for safety and hygienic conditions

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

What This Job Offers

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