Crane Operator - Scrap Metal Lifting & Sorting

Ultipro; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator/Material Handler to safely operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic cranes for lifting, sorting, and loading scrap metal and debris. You will also inspect equipment, monitor load weights, and uphold all safety and environmental standards in outdoor work conditions.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, background/drug screening, and prior crane experience. English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass a required Background, Drug screen and physical.
• Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple.
• Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Responsibilities

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Skills

Safety minded

Crane operation experience

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Caterpillar crane operation

Sennebogen crane operation

Grapple operation

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator/Material Handler to safely operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic cranes for lifting, sorting, and loading scrap metal and debris. You will also inspect equipment, monitor load weights, and uphold all safety and environmental standards in outdoor work conditions.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, background/drug screening, and prior crane experience. English/Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.