General Laborer I

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Hammond, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer I works as part of the production team to 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, while following company policies and procedures in a diligent, cooperative, and professional manner. The position is based outdoors in an auto salvage yard and involves exposure to varying weather, dust, automotive fluids, and noise from machinery and customer activity. A variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and peak sale days is required. Safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are required. The position requires regularly standing, walking, bending, and stretching throughout the shift; manual dexterity to handle tools and operate equipment; and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly. Sufficient vision to safely perform the job is also required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including basic safety messages, labels, and hazard communications concerning waste oil, gasoline, and flammable materials.
Ability to work required hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Ability to work outdoors in varied weather, including rain, snow, extreme heat, and cold, for a full shift.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch regularly throughout the assigned 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 wear assigned PPE correctly when required.
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 so customers can safely access 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 according to prescribed procedures.
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 according to prescribed procedures.
Operate the tire machine to separate rubber 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 inspection and upkeep of mechanical equipment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.