General Laborer

Skagit River Steel & Recycling•Burlington, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Skagit River Steel and Recycling Ltd is seeking multiple hires within our recycling operations, including a Ferrous Labourer, Non-Ferrous Labourer, and VDU (Vehicle Dismantling Unit) Labourer, with placement based on experience and interest. These positions will be based out of our Burlington, WA location. The job holders will be responsible for analyzing, sorting, cutting, shearing and packaging recycled metals (Ferrous and Non-Ferrous) for storage in the warehouse or collection in piles and for transport out of the yard, including safely preparing and dismantling vehicles for recycling at the car pad. Experience working in a labour environment is an asset, but most of all a good work ethic and a willingness to learn are the keys to success in this role and for growth opportunities.

Requirements

Knowledgeable of recycled metal types and grades (training can be provided).
Must have strong vehicle parts knowledge.
Ability to use a forklift, skid steer or front-end loader is an asset.
Knowledgeable about general safety practices.
Willingness to work in an outdoor environment (rain or shine)
Able to communicate professionally.
Subject to an initial and then ongoing random drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a labour environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

Receives metals from customer and assist in unloading if required.
Assesses and weighs various types and grades of recycled metals.
Maximizes mix loads of scrap from customers by sorting, high-grading and segregating accordingly.
Loads and unloads trailers using a forklift.
Drains fluids from vehicles and prepares them for baling.
Dismantles scrap materials and remove high value metals from them.
Ensures property, facilities, and equipment remain in good order.
Communicates with customers and ensure they receive professional service.
Cuts larger too thick pieces of metal into smaller marketable pieces.
Cleanup and maintenance of equipment and job site.
Removes tires, batteries, catalytic converters, & mercury switches from vehicles.
Drains all fluids from vehicles.
Packages and prepare bus tires and batteries for transport.
Ensure fire prevention and follow safety guidelines.
Monitor all waste tanks
Completes all necessary paperwork. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs.
Complies with all PPE requirements for the task, and ensures all PPE is stored properly in designated area.
Communicates any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
Adheres to Compnay's workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
Maintains working knowledge of changes in technology and operation techniques