Yard & Warehouse Laborer

K&S Tire Recycling is hiring dependable, hardworking individuals to join our yard and warehouse team in Chicago Heights, IL.

This is a hands-on, physically demanding position for someone who is comfortable working in an industrial environment and wants steady work with an established, growing company.

As a Yard & Warehouse Laborer, you will help keep tires and other recyclable materials moving safely and efficiently throughout our facility.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Load and unload tires from trucks, trailers, and containers
• Move tires by hand and with hand trucks/dollies
• Sort, stack, organize, and stage tires
• Grade and inspect used tires based on condition and quality
• Move and sort other scrap and recyclable materials
• Maintain organized tire and material storage areas
• Assist with general warehouse and yard operations
• Perform general cleanup and housekeeping throughout the facility
• Work safely around forklifts, loaders, trucks, conveyors, and other moving industrial machinery
• Follow company safety procedures and supervisor instructions
• Perform other general labor duties as needed

This is an active, physical job. Applicants must be able to:

• Regularly lift, carry, push, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handle and move tires repeatedly throughout the workday
• Stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift for extended periods
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions
• Work safely in an active industrial environment around moving vehicles and machinery

We are looking for people who:

• Are dependable and show up to work on time
• Are willing and able to perform physical labor throughout the shift
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Can follow directions and safety procedures
• Work well as part of a team
• Take pride in keeping their work area clean and organized
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment

Minimum 1 year warehouse, tire, recycling, automotive, construction, landscaping, manufacturing, or general labor experience is required.

K&S Tire Recycling is a growing tire recycling company serving customers throughout the Midwest. Our operation keeps millions of pounds of tires and recyclable materials out of landfills and puts those materials back to productive use.

We value employees who are reliable, safety-conscious, hardworking, and willing to learn.

We offer accrued sick/vacation time.

We have 1st and 2nd shift positions available.