General Laborer I

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Vancouver, WA

48d•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 sellable 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 changing 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 adherence to safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment. Regular physical activity includes standing, walking, bending, stretching, handling tools and equipment, and lifting or moving 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; new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.

Requirements

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including understanding basic safety messages, labels, and hazard communications involving 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 conditions including rain, snow, extreme heat, and cold.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch regularly throughout the 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 described 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 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 required 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 so customers can safely access sellable parts; remove vehicles when finished 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 area to reduce 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 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 inspecting and maintaining mechanical equipment.
Perform additional duties as assigned.