Crane Operator — Scrap Metal Recycling Pro

Sims Limited; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Sims Metal in Bridgeport, PA seeks an experienced Crane Operator to join our scrap metal recycling facility. The role involves safely operating cranes and material handlers, loading/unloading trucks, and sorting ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

You’ll feed scrap into processing equipment and maintain strict safety and yard organization standards. The ideal candidate has prior experience with heavy equipment in a scrapyard or industrial setting, familiarity with grapples/magnets, and the stamina

Qualifications

• Experience operating cranes/material handlers in a scrap yard or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with grapples and magnet attachments is highly desirable.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate cranes and material handlers 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 requirements.
• Feed scrap into processing equipment such as shears, balers, and shredders.
• Maintain an organized, safe work area and monitor equipment performance.
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Crane operation

Material handling

Heavy equipment safety

Outdoor work

Team communication

Job description

Sims Metal in Bridgeport, PA seeks an experienced Crane Operator to join our scrap metal recycling facility. The role involves safely operating cranes and material handlers, loading/unloading trucks, and sorting ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

You’ll feed scrap into processing equipment and maintain strict safety and yard organization standards. The ideal candidate has prior experience with heavy equipment in a scrapyard or industrial setting, familiarity with grapples/magnets, and the stamina