Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for a dedicated individual to operate metal processing equipment and ensure safety compliance. The candidate is expected to perform housekeeping duties, maintain equipment, and lift materials safely.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and passing essential checks. Candidates with bi-lingual skills in English and Spanish will be preferred. Join a team focused on safety and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment safely.
• Notify maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanics tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Organize materials to have more effective use of space.
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect 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.

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