Equipment Operator

Interpro Pipe & Steel; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A scrap metal recycling company in Northwestern Ontario is seeking an experienced operator to operate heavy motorized equipment. Responsibilities include conducting preventative maintenance, unloading transports, and ensuring safety and efficiency in yard operations. Ideal candidates should have 2 years of related experience and a strong focus on customer service. Competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus opportunities

Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage

Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment.
• Knowledge of yard operations and ferrous metals classifications.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment for yard operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Stockpile and sort metals efficiently.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication Skills

Team Player

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Interpro Recycling, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Interpro Recycling - Lakehead Scrap Metals is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy, and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs.

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy motorized equipment used in loading/unloading of ferrous material, including, but not limited to, loaders, cranes, grapple cranes, shears, and other equipment used to support the variety of activities essential to the yard operations
• Perform preventative maintenance as required, including checking all fluids to ensure motorized equipment is properly maintained
• Loads trucks accurately (proper weights), safely, and efficiently, and communicates via radio to scale personnel for confirmation of material loaded and any issues that may come up
• Unload transports with ferrous materials, safely and efficiently, and clean (sweep) trailers of excess material
• Stockpile/sort metals and place them in the designated areas
• Use hand-held mobile radio devices to coordinate tasks and resources with yard and scale personnel effectively
• Maintain accurate logs and records daily, weekly, and monthly, and/or as required by supervision

Requirements

• Completion of High School and/or equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of yard operations
• Must have 2 years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of ferrous metals and classifications
• Customer focus: takes responsibility for developing excellent customer service, making sure that all purchases are handled professionally and expeditiously
• Communication Skills: communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and/or via mobile radio devices
• Team Player: establishes trust with team members, states clear expectations, recognizes group morale, and acts to protect and/or build as required
• Self-motivated: initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Strong work ethic: uses time efficiently, works safely, and ensures everyone around him is working safely
• Ability to push, pull, and lift materials up to 50 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation as the work site is not accessible by city transit

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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