Equipment Operator

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator.  As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a material handler to load and unload containers, trailers and railcars; and lift and move scrap metal and other materials around the recycling yard.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, and is a rotating shift. Two days on, two days off; and then three days on and three days off, and from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator         

• Operate a material handler with a grapple or magnet to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Coordinate the movement of rail cars within the yard for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

• Qualifications

    Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.    Must pass a medical physical and drug test    Must pass a background check    Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable    Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus    Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands  

Physical Requirements

  Work Environment:  Scrap metal Recycling and shredder yard    Equipment & Tools:  Shredder & other metal processing equipment, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools     Physical Demand Level:  Light to Moderate    Work Capacity:  Shredder Operator _ Work Capacity    Sensory Demands:  Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste     Hand Movements:  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.