Scraping Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

• Unloading pallets, boxes, and bundles
• Extract chemicals from discarded appliances, such as air conditioners or refrigerators, using specialized machinery.
• Sort materials into appropriate containers for recycling
• 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
• Cleanup 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

• Qualifications

  • Attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.
  • Must pass background, medical Physical, and Drug screen to be considered for this direct hire
  • Great customer service and works well with others
  • Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with customers and co-workers.
  • Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (both verbal and written).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, good organizational and mathematical skills, basic negotiation skills, and the ability to multi-task.
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

De-Pollution Laborer must be capable of being on their feet most of the day as well as: Work Environment: Scrap metal yard, outdoor all-weather conditions.

• stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard.
• lift and carry 35 pounds, capable of repetitive motion and be able to handle physical labor.
• Must pass Medical Physical
• push and pull occasionally when moving materials.
• crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment.
• stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials.
• reach at arm’s length and overhead frequently.
• twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually.
• climb occasionally when obtaining items.
• manual dexterity required, as the Inspector will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly.
• communicate clearly by speech and hearing continually.
• possess visual acuity needed for close detail work and documentation; and
• possess mental dexterity to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness of their environment.

 SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k with a Company Match after 6 months
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified). 

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.