Laborer/Weighmaster

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Laborer/Weighmaster. As a Laborer you will be responsible for picking and processing 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. In the Weighmaster capacity you will be responsible for the weighing and grading of incoming scrap loads.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care


• 401k with a Company Match


• Weekly Pay


• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities of a Laborer

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as 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. 


• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.


• Prepare autos for processing, such as removing of designated parts, fluids, etc.


• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.


• Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.


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


• Operate scale to effectively weigh all inbound and outbound trucks.


• Review, inspect, and document inbound loads.


• Complete all required documentation for vehicles and loads entering or leaving the yard.


• Process payments and keep accurate records of all transactions.

Qualifications of a Laborer

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.


• 1-year previous general labor in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred, experience operating truck scales highly desired.


• Skid Loader/Skid Steer/Forklift experience preferred.


• 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).


• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.


• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.


• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment: Scrap metal yard; Outdoors


• 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 Movement: Repetitive motions, gripping

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.