General Laborer I
About The Position
The General Laborer I works as part of the production team to help meet operational goals safely and efficiently. The role handles vehicles and materials to produce core and scrap products, enable customers to access parts, and satisfy environmental requirements. The employee follows company policies and procedures and maintains a diligent, cooperative, and professional demeanor. The position is based outdoors in an automotive salvage yard and involves exposure to changing weather, dust, automotive fluids, and noise from machinery and customer activity. The schedule varies and includes weekends, holidays, peak sale days, and overtime as needed. The role requires consistent adherence to safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. Radius Recycling participates in E-Verify for all U.S. new hires.
Requirements
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including basic safety messages, labels, and hazard communications regarding materials such as waste oil, gasoline, and flammable materials.
- Ability to work required hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
- Ability to work a full shift outdoors in varied weather, including rain, snow, extreme heat, and cold.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch regularly throughout the work shift.
- Manual dexterity to handle tools, operate equipment, and maintain facility cleanliness through tasks such as mopping and sweeping.
- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Sufficient vision to safely perform the job functions.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in automotive repair, vehicle dismantling, or operating tools and machinery.
- Familiarity with automotive parts and/or working with retail customers.
Responsibilities
- Work safely, promote the Pick-n-Pull Safety Culture, follow safety requirements, collaborate with a safety buddy, and correctly wear assigned PPE.
- Follow and model company policies and procedures.
- Remove Freon, power steering fluid, power brake fluid, batteries, excess garbage, and other materials according to prescribed procedures.
- Extract gasoline, coolant, waste oil, transfer case oil, catalytic converters, and other fluids and components according to prescribed procedures.
- Position vehicles on wheel stands for customer access to sellable parts, remove vehicles when complete, and restore the surrounding area for the next vehicle.
- Loosen motor and transmission mounts and remove remaining tires and selected core items.
- Remove heater cores, copper wire, and other designated materials; maintain the crush pad, harvest cores, and support environmental compliance.
- Dismantle engines and transmissions, remove selected small cores, harvest wire, sort commodity materials, and perform related duties.
- Operate the tire machine to separate tires from wheels, remove weights and valve stems, sort tires, and prepare rims for shipment.
- Collect and harvest dismantled core materials, remove debris, and identify and address safety hazards in the customer area.
- Assist customers courteously and professionally as needed.
- Prepare Gaylord boxes and pallets for shipment, complete regulatory and tracking logs, maintain and replace stormwater control devices, and assist with mechanical equipment inspections and upkeep.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical plans for employees and dependents.
- Dental plans for employees and dependents.
- Vision plans for employees and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off starting with the first paycheck.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
