Laborer

We are looking for hard‑working, reliable and safety‑minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer. As a Laborer 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. This position works outdoors in varying weather conditions and offers opportunities to learn new skills, progress to more technical tasks, and become more independent.

Responsibilities

• Basic sorting of scrap, metal, and debris in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate equipment such as a forklift and skid steer; potential to operate larger industrial equipment.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to a supervisor.
• Prepare autos for processing, including removal of designated parts and fluids.
• General clean‑up and yard maintenance (digging, sweeping, weed and brush control).
• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year of general labor experience in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Skid loader, skid steer, and forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Work environment: Scrap metal yard, outdoor.
• Equipment & tools: Yard equipment, hand tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Physical demand level: Moderate to heavy.
• Work capacity: Laborer work capacity.
• Sensory demands: Hearing, vision, smell, and touch.
• Hand movements: Repetitive motions, gripping.

Pay

• Competitive pay.
• Eligible for safety and profitability bonuses.
• Weekly pay schedule.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Company‑provided uniforms and personal protective equipment.

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 U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older.