General Laborer I

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Arlington, WA

3d•Onsite

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, provide customers access to parts, and satisfy environmental requirements. The employee is expected to follow company policies and procedures and maintain a diligent, cooperative, and professional demeanor. Work takes place outdoors in an auto salvage yard, with exposure to variable weather, dust, automotive fluids, and noise from machinery and customer activity. The position requires a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and peak sale days, as well as compliance with safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The position offers medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and dependents, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off beginning with the first paycheck. 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; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including understanding basic safety messages, labels, and hazard communications for 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 in outdoor weather conditions including rain, snow, extreme heat, and cold.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch regularly throughout the assigned shift.
Manual dexterity to handle tools, operate equipment, and perform facility-cleanliness tasks such as mopping and sweeping.
Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient vision to safely perform the job functions described.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 wear required PPE correctly and consistently.
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 completed vehicles and restore the surrounding area for the next vehicle set.
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 to minimize equipment downtime, harvest cores, and ensure 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 by category, 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 inspection and upkeep.
Perform additional duties as assigned.