General Laborer I
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. The employee is expected to follow company policies and procedures and maintain a diligent, cooperative, and professional demeanor. The work takes place outdoors in an auto salvage yard, with exposure to varying weather, dust, automotive fluids, and noise from machinery and customer activity. The role requires a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and peak sale days, as well as consistent adherence to safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment. The position requires regular standing, walking, bending, stretching, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check, and new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off that starts with the first check.
Requirements
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including 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 outdoors for a full shift in varying weather, 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 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 of age.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in automotive repair, vehicle dismantling, or operating tools and machinery.
- Familiarity with automotive parts and/or experience working with retail customers.
Responsibilities
- Work safely and promote the Pick-n-Pull Safety Culture, follow safety requirements, collaborate with a safety buddy, and wear assigned 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 to provide customers with safe access to sellable parts; remove vehicles when complete 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 according to prescribed procedures.
- Maintain the crush pad work area 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 other duties as assigned or in accordance with prescribed procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and dependents.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off starting with the first check.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
