Operations General Labor-Macon
We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As an Operations Labor, you will be responsible for the unloading, processing, and disassembly of various types of scrap metal; yard clean up and maintenance; and other general physical labor duties to ensure the highest quality of scrap material is processed and shipped to our customers in a safe, effective manner. The laborer works 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.
Job Duties
- Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles
- Material handling / sorting pushing, pulling, picking, lifting, carrying, and 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, torqueing pipefittings, removing bolts, automobile parts, and appliance parts.
- Work with recycling equipment for processing metal product e.g. 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. Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required
Qualifications
Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.Must pass a medical physical and drug testMust pass a background checkPreferred high school diploma or GED and / or foreign education acceptableBi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plusAbility to : communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demandsWillingness to learn how to : sort metal, identify colors, shapes, and weights; properly maintain equipment; properly utilize PPEJob Expectations
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
Physical Requirements
Work Environment : Scrap metal yard, outdoorEquipment & Tools : Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE.Physical Demand Level : Moderate to heavyWork Capacity : Laborer Work CapacitySensory Demands : Hearing, vision, smell, touch and tasteHand Movements : Repetitive motions, grippingPLEASE NOTE : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check.
All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
SA Recycling offers :
Competitive PayEligible for Safety and Profitability BonusesComprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care401k with a Company MatchWeekly PayReferral IncentivesCompany provided uniforms and PPEEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.