Entry Level Picker-Union

Job Description:

Job Duties 

Including, but not limited to: 

• 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. 

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 test 
• Must pass a background check 
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable 
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus 
• 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 

 Job Expectations 

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. 

 Physical Requirements 

• Work Environment: Scrap metal yard, outdoor 
• Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, hand tools, and PPE. 
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate to heavy 
• Work Capacity: Laborer Work Capacity 
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste  
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping 

Pay Range:

SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.