Operations General Labor

SA Recycling is seeking an Operations General Labor worker in Pomona, CA. Responsibilities include unloading and sorting materials, operating recycling equipment, performing light maintenance, and ensuring workplace cleanliness. Candidates must pass a medical exam and background check, with preferred qualifications including a high school diploma and bilingual skills. The position requires moderate to heavy physical labor and operates Monday to Friday, with some Saturdays and overtime.
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


Hourly Rate



$18/hr

Hours



Monday - Friday 7am to 4:30pm
Saturdays 7am to 12:30pm
Overtime required