Equipment Operator

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Clyde (OH)

On-site

USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly incentive bonus opportunities

Full medical, dental, and prescription

Health Savings Account with company Hs

Annual bonus (profit-sharing)

401(k) plan with company match up to 5

Annual stock award ($2,200)

Employee stock purchase plan with 15%

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Company-paid uniforms

…and many more!

Job summary

OmniSource in Clyde, OH, is seeking a safety‑minded Equipment Operator to operate a forklift, move scrap metals, load and unload, and assist with shipping paperwork.

The role requires ability to work across all three shifts, comply with safety standards, and perform basic maintenance and housekeeping tasks in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

Forklift license required or must be obtained.
Excellent customer service skills to establish rapport and resolve concerns.
Ability to work any of the 3 shifts in a 24/7 environment.
Must have or obtain a smartphone to receive company email.
Capable of basic preventive maintenance tasks.
Equipment troubleshooting skills.
Hands-on tasks regularly.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions and climb stairs as needed.
Ability to perform housekeeping duties (shoveling, sweeping).
Scrap material identification for specific locations.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift to move scrap into roll-offs, trailers, or compactors according to grade.
Load trailers to specified weights and swap full trailers from bays; drive trailers across scales.
Inspect equipment prior to operation; fuel and lubricate daily.
Complete shipping documents.
Maintain daily housekeeping and sorting duties as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned by Lead and Manager.

Skills

Forklift license

Customer service

Shift flexibility

Smartphone required

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hands-on tasks

Outdoor work

Housekeeping

Scrap identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Subsidiary

OmniSource

Overview

At OMNI we believe having the right people in the right place will always remain our greatest asset. Our employees create value for our customers and ultimately drive our success.

We work SAFELY.Providing a safe working environment is a critical element of our core values.

Our PEOPLEWe respect and value one another and work together as one team.

We act with INTEGRITY.We interact with our customers, our employees, and our stockholders with honesty and integrity.

We demonstrate SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.We strive to make our communities better places to live, work, and grow.

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating forklift to move, load, and unload scrap materials throughout the facility. You will support the preparation and processing of scrap metal for shipment, perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance while ensuring a safe and organized work environment. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, knowledgeable in scrap metals, able to work in all weather conditions, and committed to following safety standards without exception while working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

Operate Forklift to dump scrap into roll-offs, trailers or compactors depending on the grade.
Load trailers to specified weights and swap out full trailers from bays, drive trailers across scales with plant switch tractor.
Inspect Equipment prior to operation, fuel, and lubricate daily.
Complete shipping documents
Complete daily housekeeping of work areas and sorting duties as directed.
All other duties as requested by Lead and Manager.

Qualifications

What We Look For

Must obtain OmniSource forklift license
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to establish rapport, resolve concerns, and maintain positive professional relationships.
Ability to work any of the 3 shifts in a 24/7 scheduled work environment
Must have or obtain a smart phone in order to receive company email
Ability to perform basic Preventative Maintenance tasks
Equipment troubleshooting skills
Ability to perform hands on tasks
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, and frequently climb numerous flights of stairs
Ability to perform housekeeping responsibilities such as shoveling and sweeping
Scrap material identification for specific locations
Working knowledge of Word and Excel
High school diploma or GED