Day-Shift Heavy Equipment Operator — Scrap Metal Yard

Ferrous Processing and Trading Company; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

And more

Job summary

Ferrous Processing and Trading is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Shelbyville, TN site on the Day Shift. You will operate and maintain heavy equipment (Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Liebherr) and assist with sorting, loading and moving scrap metals in a busy yard.

Safety is a priority; you will perform daily inspections, follow PPE rules, interact with drivers and customers, and support mechanics as needed in a large metal recycling operation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma/GED or 1+ years heavy equipment operator experience.
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must endure outdoor conditions and dust.
• Pre-Employment background, physical, and hair drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including crawlers (Caterpillar, Sennebogen and Liebherr).
• Sort metals and load/unload materials using magnets, grapples, and other tools.
• Perform daily inspections on all equipment.
• Assist mechanics in maintenance of equipment.
• Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them.
• Maintain safety standards and PPE usage.
• Position trailers and containers and manage yard movements.
• General housekeeping and tool usage as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years heavy equipment experience

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Sennebogen equipment

Liebherr equipment

Job description

Ferrous Processing and Trading is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Shelbyville, TN site on the Day Shift. You will operate and maintain heavy equipment (Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Liebherr) and assist with sorting, loading and moving scrap metals in a busy yard.

Safety is a priority; you will perform daily inspections, follow PPE rules, interact with drivers and customers, and support mechanics as needed in a large metal recycling operation.