Laborer

External SA Recycling • St. Louis, MO

81d • Onsite

About The Position

SA Recycling, an industry leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for a hard-working, dependable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer you will work on various tasks as assigned. The tasks will include, but are not limited to general housekeeping, metal processing, upgrading and assisting technical workers. A laborer shall be able to learn new skills on the job, progress to more technical tasks and become more independent. This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Working hours are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 am to noon on Saturday as scheduled. Note, overtime scheduled as required based on business needs.

Requirements

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Ability to communicate with others effectively, understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Willingness to learn how to sort metal, identify colors, shapes and weights, properly maintain equipment, properly utilize PPE

Nice To Haves

• high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Unloading pallets, boxes and bundles
• Material handling/sorting - pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, filling up hoppers, boxes and conveyor belts
• Unpacking boxes using box cutters, separating plastics, zip ties, blister packs and other packaging materials
• Disassembling small equipment, cutting wires, torquing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts and appliance parts
• Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product i.e. metal shears, band saw and wire strippers
• Direct traffic of yard vehicles traveling through yard
• Light facility maintenance - painting, scraping, moving furniture and equipment
• Maintenance - selecting and using tools properly, pulling and installing parts for machinery, working with other employees to assist machinery repair
• Housekeeping - sweeping, cleaning, shoveling and debris collection
• Moderate and periodic landscaping work
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED