Crane Operator – Scrap Metal Yard Champion

Sims Limited; Bridgeport (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal (Sims) is seeking a Crane Operator for our Bridgeport, PA scrap metal recycling yard. The role involves loading, sorting, and feeding processing equipment using cranes, material handlers, and attachments in a demanding outdoor industrial environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with cranes, grapples, and magnets, and a strong adherence to safety procedures. Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet production needs.

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.

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.

Skills

Crane operation

Heavy equipment operation

Material handling

Safety focus

Outdoor work

Tools

Grapple attachments

Magnet attachments

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is seeking a Crane Operator for our Bridgeport, PA scrap metal recycling yard. The role involves loading, sorting, and feeding processing equipment using cranes, material handlers, and attachments in a demanding outdoor industrial environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with cranes, grapples, and magnets, and a strong adherence to safety procedures. Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet production needs.