General Laborer

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Located in St. Louis, MO

Salary: Up to $16.50/hr

General Laborer (1st Shift) | Up to $16.50/hr

Location: Saint Louis, MO 63147

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $16.50 / Hour | Weekly Pay

Industry: Industrial Recycling, Vehicle Processing, Material Recovery, General Labor

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time General Laborer (1st Shift) for an established recycling facility in Saint Louis, MO (63147).

This is an active, hands-on physical labor role focused on preparing incoming vehicles for processing. You will clean out vehicle interiors, remove trash and debris, pull internal wiring, and dismantle small metal parts. Complete on-the-job training is provided, but candidates must be comfortable with physically demanding work, including working on hands and knees inside vehicle cabins. If you prefer active daytime work with steady weekly pay, apply today!

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $16.50 / hour depending on experience.

• Predictable Schedule: Steady 1st Shift daytime hours—keep your evenings free.

• Paid On-the-Job Training: Hands-on instruction provided on material removal and safety procedures.

• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Interior Cleanup: Clean out trash, debris, and non-recyclable materials from incoming vehicles.

• Component Removal: Use hand tools to pull internal wiring, remove small metal hardware, and strip reusable parts.

• Active Floor Labor: Kneel, bend, reach, and maneuver inside vehicle cabins to clear out materials.

• Sorting & Staging: Separate pulled wire, metals, and trash into assigned collection bins.

• Site Upkeep: Keep your work zone organized and follow facility safety protocols at all times.

What You Need

• Required PPE: Steel-toe work boots strictly required on site from day one.

• Physical Capability: Comfortable performing heavy physical labor, including bending, pulling, lifting, and working on hands and knees.

• Industrial Comfort: Comfortable working in a dirty, active industrial facility.

• Reliability: Strong work ethic, daily punctuality, and dependable transportation to Saint Louis, MO 63147.

• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express connects job seekers with top industrial, manufacturing, and commercial facilities across Saint Louis City, North County, and St. Louis County. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your assignment.

How to Apply

1st shift general labor openings in 63147 fill fast! Apply today with Express Employment Professionals to schedule your recruiter phone screening and get started right away.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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