Heavy Equipment Operator - Temporary

American Iron and Metal; La Prairie; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is a leader in the metal recycling industry. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of various metals while providing excellent customer service. This position offers on-the-job training and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to sustainability and excellence. If you are resourceful, safety-conscious, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career while contributing to a greener future.

Benefits

New steel-toe boots on the first day

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position is required.
• Knowledge of metal recycling is a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with unloading materials.
• Sort and inspect different metals based on their characteristics.
• Operate machinery and maintain cleanliness of work areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Priority Management

Bilingual

Tools

Forklift

RECY software

Job description

Company Description

Be Part of AIM's Growing Success

American Iron and Metals (AIM) is a globally recognized leader in the metal recycling industry, with over 125 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Join the AIM team, a growing team that, over the years, has successfully transformed into a multifaceted company with business divisions including metal recycling, construction waste recycling, welding assembly manufacturing, demolition and dismantling, and car recycling. We are proud to do good things for the environment to help create a greener and more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple, we do it right. We aim for excellence.

What we offer:

• Salary: $21.60
• 6 months - Temporary position
• A new pair of steel-toe boots on the first day.

Job Description

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Heavy Equipment Operator receives various types of metals, performs an initial classification, and directs them to the appropriate areas.

You will be responsible for:

• Greeting customers courteously by following our procedures and requirements;
• Assisting with the unloading of materials;
• Sorting different metals based on their characteristics;
• Inspecting customers' metals;
• Identifying the correct type of metal for each product and validating its quality;
• Weighing metals on the scale;
• Entering data into the RECY software;
• Operating various types of machinery (Forklift);
• Preparing receiving/shipping tickets;
• Ensuring cleanliness of the work areas;
• Performing any other related tasks.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position;
• Knowledge of metal recycling (major asset);
• Experience with forklifts (major asset); on-the-job training provided;
• Bilingual (asset);
• Demonstrate a professional and safe behavior;
• Be versatile and resourceful;
• Have an easy time working in a team;
• Excellent priority management skills;
• Provide excellent customer service.

Additional Information

American Iron and Metals (AIM) and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under applicable employment laws.