Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Bay St. Louis, MS is seeking a dependable Shredder Operator to support metal processing operations. You will observe and operate equipment, lift materials, and load/unload items while adhering to safety rules and procedures.

Requirements include reliable attendance, the ability to pass a medical physical and drug test, and a background check. Basic math skills are expected, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment safely.
• Observe operations and notify maintenance of malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or with hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Follow safety procedures such as LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly and clean up at shift end.
• Comply with safety, health, and environmental rules.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoists

Mechanic tools

Job description

• Observe processing operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur
• Follow all procedures e.g. LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Job Duties

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits
• Observe processing operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur
• Follow all procedures e.g. LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and shredder yard
• Equipment & Tools: Shredder & other metal processing equipment, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Shredder Operator _ Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

Pay Range- $ 16-17