Crane Operator

Sims Metal; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal in Bridgeport, PA is seeking an experienced Crane Operator for our scrap metal recycling facility. The role loads and unloads metal, operates cranes and material handlers, and supports daily yard operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with heavy equipment in recycling or industrial settings, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work outdoors and overtime as needed. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating cranes or heavy equipment in industrial settings.
• Experience in scrap metal recycling or demolition yard preferred.
• Familiar with grapple and magnet attachments preferred.
• Strong safety and load-handling practices.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Able to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate cranes and material handlers to move scrap metal.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, railcars, and containers.
• Sort metals according to requirements.
• Feed processing equipment such as shears and balers.
• Maintain clean, safe yard and monitor equipment.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and report issues.
• Follow OSHA and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with general yard operations as assigned.

Skills

Crane operation

Material handler

Heavy equipment safety

Outdoor work

Ground communication

Tools

Sennebogen

Liebherr

CAT

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Crane Operator to join our scrap metal recycling facility in Bridgeport, PA. The ideal candidate will have experience operating material handlers, cranes, or similar heavy equipment in a scrap yard, recycling facility, or industrial environment. This position safely loads and unloads scrap metal, sorts materials, feeds processing equipment, and supports daily yard operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate cranes and material handlers equipped with grapples, magnets, or other attachments to move and process scrap metal.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, railcars, and containers as needed.
• Sort and separate ferrous and non-ferrous metals according to operational requirements.
• Feed scrap metal into processing equipment, including shears, balers, and shredders, as applicable.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area while ensuring efficient material movement throughout the yard.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and identify potential mechanical or safety concerns.
• Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance or repair needs to supervisors.
• Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist with general yard operations and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating cranes, material handlers, excavators, or similar heavy equipment required.
• Experience working in a scrap metal recycling facility, demolition yard, or industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with grapple and magnet attachments is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of heavy equipment safety procedures and load-handling practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in a physically demanding industrial environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with ground personnel and follow directions.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to recognize equipment issues.
• Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as operational needs require.

Preferred Experience

• Experience operating Sennebogen, Liebherr, CAT, or similar material-handling equipment.
• Previous experience loading scrap into shredders, shears, or other metal processing machinery.
• Knowledge of scrap metal grades and material separation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced scrap yard or recycling operation.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.