Day Shift Heavy Equipment Operator - Scrap Metal Yard

Cleveland--cliffs-1; Shelbyville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Day Shift in Shelbyville, TN. You will operate and maintain heavy equipment, load materials and sort scrap metals to keep the processing line efficient and safe.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, yard maintenance, assisting mechanics, and interacting with drivers. A high school diploma or 1+ years of experience is required; lifting up to 50 lbs and pre-employment screening are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma/GED or 1+ years of heavy equipment operator experience.
• Able to read, write and perform basic math.
• Ability to work independently with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including forklifts, skid steers and crawlers.
• Load/unload materials, sort metals and ensure high-grade materials are identified.
• Perform daily inspections and maintain site housekeeping.
• Assist mechanics and interact with drivers/customers as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements on site.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklifts

Skid steers

Magnet and grapple

Crawlers

Pedestal crawlers

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Day Shift in Shelbyville, TN. You will operate and maintain heavy equipment, load materials and sort scrap metals to keep the processing line efficient and safe.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, yard maintenance, assisting mechanics, and interacting with drivers. A high school diploma or 1+ years of experience is required; lifting up to 50 lbs and pre-employment screening are expected.