Equipment Operator

SA; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in metal recycling is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves operating metal processing equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to safety, effective communication skills, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Join a company that values its employees and promotes a culture of safety and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the recycling industry.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Background check required for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shredder

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanics tools

Job description

Including, but not limited to:

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

Qualifications

1. Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
2. Must pass a medical physical and drug test
3. Must pass a background check
4. Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
5. Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
6. 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

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