Full-Time Scrap Yard Laborer

Overview

The General Laborer position plays a key role in the processing and recycling of vehicles and scrap materials, helping ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental standards. The General Laborer will assist with all stages of car processing, including preparing vehicles for dismantling, removing reusable parts, and supporting crushing and recycling activities. In addition to vehicle processing, this role involves performing a wide range of general yard duties such as sorting and organizing materials, maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, and assisting equipment operators and other team members as needed.

Benefits

• Life Insurance $25,000 (100% employer paid).
• Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
• 401(k) – up to 2.5% employer match.
• Employee Referral $1,000.
• 8.5 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Vacation, plus 5 Sick Days.
• Vision Insurance (Out of Pocket).
• Flexible Spending Account (Out of Pocket).
• Aflac Services (Out of Pocket).
• Safety Toe Boot & Safety Glasses Reimbursement annually.

Essential Job Functions

• Weigh incoming material brought in by customers.
• Sort incoming material into appropriate bins.
• Disassembles tires.
• Prepares cars to be processed (i.e. drain the oil tanks, remove aluminum rims and catalytic convertors, etc).
• Operate varies pieces of equipment, i.e. alligator shear, tow motor, bobcat skid steer.
• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.
• Supplies production facility and/or stockpiles raw feed or finished products.
• Keeps yard clean, well-organized and safe .
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
• Informing/communication with the Yard personnel.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is preferred
• Industry experience in scrap, metal preferred
• Ability to work inside or outside as required
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills; must be willing to cross-train on other equipment

Work Hours

• Monday through Friday, 40+ hour work week, Saturdays, and overtime required as needed.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.