General Laborer I

About the Role

The General Laborer I works as part of the production team to ensure that operational goals are met safely and efficiently. This role involves handling vehicles to produce core and scrap products, enabling customers to pull parts, and satisfying environmental requirements while upholding company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times and promote the Pick-n-Pull Safety Culture; adhere to all safety requirements and wear assigned PPE.
• Adhere to and model all company policies and procedures, setting a consistent standard of compliance and professionalism.
• Safely remove Freon, power steering fluid, power brake fluid, batteries, excess garbage, and other materials in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Properly extract gasoline, coolant, waste oil, transfer case oil, catalytic converters, and other fluids and components.
• Position vehicles on wheel stands to provide customers with safe access to sellable parts; remove vehicles upon completion and restore the surrounding area.
• Loosen motor and transmission mounts; remove remaining tires and selected core items.
• Remove heater cores, copper wire, and other designated materials.
• Maintain the crush pad work area to minimize equipment downtime, harvest cores, and ensure environmental compliance.
• Dismantle engines and transmissions, remove selected small cores, harvest wire, sort commodity materials, and perform related duties.
• Operate the tire machine to separate rubber tires from wheels, remove weights and valve stems, sort tires by category, and prepare rims for shipment.
• Collect and harvest dismantled core materials, remove debris, and proactively identify and address safety hazards within the customer area.
• Assist customers in a courteous and professional manner as needed.
• Prepare Gaylord boxes and pallets for shipment, complete regulatory and tracking logs, maintain and replace stormwater control devices, and assist in the inspection and upkeep of mechanical equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment

The General Laborer I works in outdoor environments within an auto salvage yard setting, with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, automotive fluids, and noise from machinery and customer activity. A variable schedule including weekends, holidays, and peak sale days is required, along with adherence to safety protocols and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, including comprehension of basic safety messages, labels, and hazard communications (e.g., waste oil, gasoline, and flammable materials).
• Ability to work required hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of outdoor weather conditions, including rain, snow, extreme heat, and cold, for the duration of a full shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in automotive repair, vehicle dismantling, or the operation of tools and machinery.
• Familiarity with automotive parts and/or working with retail customers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stretch regularly throughout the assigned work shift.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, operate equipment, and maintain facility cleanliness (e.g., mopping and sweeping).
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Sufficient vision to safely perform all job functions as described.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid time off starting with your first check.