General Laborer

Role Overview

This position involves performing diverse labor tasks within a metal recycling environment, with responsibilities ranging from general maintenance to assisting technical personnel. It requires adaptability to work outdoors under various weather conditions and a willingness to acquire new skills aimed at progressing towards more specialized duties.

Primary Duties

• Handling unloading of pallets, boxes, and bundles efficiently.
• Sorting and moving materials by pushing, pulling, lifting, and filling conveyors or containers.
• Opening packages and separating different packaging materials such as plastics and zip ties.
• Taking apart small machinery, including cutting wires and removing components like bolts and parts from vehicles and appliances.
• Operating metal processing equipment including shears, band saws, and wire strippers.
• Directing vehicle traffic within the yard for safety and efficiency.
• Performing light maintenance tasks such as painting, scraping, moving equipment and furniture.
• Assisting with equipment repairs by selecting and installing machine parts in collaboration with technical staff.
• Maintaining cleanliness by sweeping, shoveling, and collecting debris regularly.
• Occasionally performing landscaping duties to maintain facility grounds.
• Ensuring work areas remain orderly and well-organized throughout the shift.
• Complying with attendance and punctuality expectations.
• Disposing of waste materials responsibly as per guidelines.
• Inspecting workspaces to ensure thorough cleanup and upkeep.
• Continuously engaging in effective housekeeping to promote safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Pre-April 2014 employees are considered qualified by default for this role.
• Successful completion of a medical physical exam and drug screening is required.
• Completion of background verification checks is mandatory.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent foreign education is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are advantageous.
• Capable of clear communication, understanding instructions (oral or written), and applying basic math skills pertinent to the role.
• Motivated to learn sorting metals, identifying features like color and size, maintaining equipment properly, and correctly using personal protective equipment (PPE).

Workplace Expectations and Conditions

• Adhere strictly to all federal, state, local, and company-specific safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Operate in an outdoor scrap metal yard setting, exposing workers to varying weather.
• Utilize yard machinery, hand tools, and personal protective equipment as required.
• Role demands moderate to heavy physical exertion with repetitive hand motions such as gripping.
• Work involves sensory engagement including hearing, vision, smell, touch, and taste.