Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Medical options, dental and vision

401k with company match

Growth opportunities and promotions

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a diligent Equipment Operator to safely operate material handlers in the recycling yard, load/unload containers, and feed the shredder. The role requires attention to safety, basic mechanical checks, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include inspections, load management, yard organization, and routine maintenance. English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience running material handlers in scrap, waste or demolition industries preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; ability to learn tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment to ensure safety features and windows are functional.
• Keep equipment in operational condition to minimize downtime.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting limits to prevent overloads.
• Operate machine to move material, load trucks/trains, and feed shredder safely and efficiently.
• Assist in yard organization to meet production goals.
• Perform routine maintenance: fueling, lubrication, and cleaning.
• Report concerns/defects to supervisor after daily inspections.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year experience in material handling

Tools

Volvo front end loaders

Liebherr material handler

Sennebogen material handler

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for a diligent, dependable and experienced individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a Liebherr or Sennebogen material handler to load and unload containers and trailers, lift and move scrap metal and other materials around the recycling yard, and to feed the shredder.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Working hours are from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 7:00 - 11:00 am.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator

• Preform pre- and post- operations inspections of assigned equipment according to Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors, review cameras, and safety features are clean and operable.
• Continuously check the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize production downtime.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting abilities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Safe and efficient operations of the assigned machine to move material and debris to proper locations, the loading of trucks and/or train cars, and the feeding of the auto shredder.
• Aid in yard organization to help meet targeted production goals.
• Preform routine maintenance functions of assigned machine (fueling, lubricating, and cleaning).
• Perform daily loader inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of Equipment Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 years’ experience running Volvo front end loaders and/or Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers in the scrap metal, waste, or demolition industries preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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