Crane Operator - Scrap

Ellwood National Steel; Irvine (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO including paid holidays

401k with match

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Disability and Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Shift differential

Job summary

Ellwood National Steel is seeking a diligent operator to inspect, receive and unload railroad cars and trucks carrying scrap metal. You will load charge buckets, handle materials, and operate mobile equipment in a high‑noise, extreme-weather setting.

The role supports maintenance and backup for arc furnaces, with cross-training opportunities. A high school diploma or GED is required, plus the ability to read procedures and perform basic math in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, policies and other written forms of communication.
• Ability to process and complete written or oral instructions.
• Ability to apply basic math including fractions, percentages and units of weight measure.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner with internal and external customers.
• Crane operation experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, receive and unload railroad cars and trucks of scrap metal.
• Load charge buckets for melting.
• Perform material handling tasks.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and relining of arc furnace.
• Cross trained to backup Electric Arc Furnace Operator.
• Performs other duties, assignments and projects as deemed necessary.

Skills

Crane operation

Reading procedures

Clear communication

Basic math

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Our focus at ENS is to create an environment of opportunity where you can grow your career. Our culture values diverse talents and the contributions of all team members. Our commitment includes competitive compensation, support for professional growth and a range of benefits to help protect the health and welfare of our team.

What You'll Do

• Inspect, Receive and Unload railroad cars and trucks of scrap metal
• Load charge buckets for melting
• Perform material handling tasks
• Operate mobile equipment
• Assist with maintenance and relining of arc furnace
• Cross trained to backup Electric Arc Furnace Operator
• Performs other duties, assignments and projects as deemed necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb and bend. The employee is regularly required to use hand and fingers to handle objects and controls and reach with arms and hands. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in extreme weather, is frequently exposed to airborne particles and occasionally exposed to fumes. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

What You Need

• HS Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, policies and other written forms of communication
• Ability to process and complete written or oral instructions
• Ability to apply basic math including fractions, percentages and units of weight measure
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner with internal and external customers
• Crane operation experience preferred but not required

What You'll Gain

• Starting Hourly Wage $21.00 without prior crane operating experience
• Shift Differential
• Production Incentive paid bi-weekly
• PTO including 9 paid holidays
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Ins.
• Profit Sharing

EOE, All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as protected veteran.

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