General Laborer NF DEPARTMENT

External SA Recycling•Mobile, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Laborer position involves a variety of tasks related to material handling, recycling equipment operation, facility maintenance, and housekeeping. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. Responsibilities include unloading materials, sorting, unpacking, disassembling equipment, and performing light maintenance and landscaping. The job requires regular attendance, punctuality, and adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
Must pass a background check.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to understand direction (written or oral).
Ability to use basic math skills as the job demands.
Willingness to learn how to sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights.
Willingness to learn how to properly maintain equipment.
Willingness to learn how to properly utilize PPE.
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills.

Responsibilities

Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles.
Material handling including pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and filling hoppers, boxes, and conveyor belts.
Unpacking boxes using box cutters and separating packaging materials.
Disassembling small equipment, cutting wires, torqueing pipe fittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts.
Working with recycling equipment such as metal shears, band saws, and wire strippers.
Directing traffic of yard vehicles.
Performing light facility maintenance, including painting, scraping, and moving furniture and equipment.
Assisting with machinery repair by selecting and using tools properly, and pulling and installing parts.
Performing housekeeping duties such as sweeping, cleaning, shoveling, and debris collection.
Conducting moderate and periodic landscaping work.
Cleaning up the work area at the end of the shift.
Keeping work areas neat and orderly.
Organizing materials for effective space utilization.
Disposing of various waste materials appropriately.
Inspecting to ensure cleanup is completed.
Maintaining effective housekeeping for safety and hygiene.