General Laborer M-F/Full-time & Great Benefits!

Wilberts•Williamson, NY

About The Position

Wilbert’s is hiring a full-time General Laborer for its automotive recycling operation. The role performs varied tasks in support of other positions, including preparing vehicle cores for finalization and shipment, sorting materials for recycling, cleaning the recycling yard, separating high-grade metals, breaking down wheels and tires, and testing, charging, and recycling dismantled vehicle batteries. The employee must follow all safety policies and procedures. Training and equipment are provided; previous experience is beneficial but not required. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Maintenance department and reports to the General Manager. This is a non-exempt position. Work takes place around moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. The environment is smoke-free for safety reasons and is usually loud. The job involves standing and being on one’s feet for long periods, frequent climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and regular lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 100 pounds is required; lifting devices or assistance are required for heavier merchandise. Wilbert’s is a family-owned and operated automotive recycling company based in Webster, New York, serving the community since 1952. The company describes its workplace as team-oriented, customer-service-focused, positive, and committed to safety.

Requirements

Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear; remain on one’s feet for long periods; and frequently climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds; lifting devices or assistance are required for heavier merchandise.

Nice To Haves

Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry.
Forklift certification; training and certification are available.
Previous experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare cores for finalization and shipment after items have been removed from vehicles.
Sort materials such as metals, glass, wires, paper, and plastics into appropriate recycling containers.
Clean the recycling yard by sweeping, raking, picking up broken glass and loose paper debris, or moving barrels and bins.
Sort metals to separate high-grade metals, including copper, brass, and aluminum, for recycling.
Break down wheels and tires.
Test, charge, and recycle dismantled vehicle batteries.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.