Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC in Clarksville, TN is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate metal processing equipment and support daily shredding operations. You will work with shredders, hoists, hydraulic motors, and other tools in a scrap-metal facility.

The role requires safe work habits, ability to follow LOTOTO and safety protocols, and the capacity to work in a busy environment. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.
• Observe processing operations 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 safety procedures (LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, Fire Prevention).
• Clean up work area at the end of shift; keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Dispose of waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shredder equipment

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanic tools

Job description

Equipment Operator# Careers## Equipment OperatorApply: Clarksville, TN: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-100152**Job Description:****Job Duties** **Including, but not limited to:** 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 SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.