Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Shredder Operator in Georgia to support scrap metal processing operations. You will operate shredder and related equipment, follow safety protocols, and assist with loading, unloading, and material organization.

The role emphasizes reliable attendance, basic math, and effective communication within a safety‑driven team. The job requires compliance with health, safety, and environmental rules, with potential bi-lingual English/Spanish communication as a plus.

Qualifications

• Grandfathered employees in position
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction and use basic math

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits
• Observe operations and notify maintenance of malfunctions
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or with hoists
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Clean equipment when jams occur
• Follow safety procedures (LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, Fire Prevention)
• Clean up work area at shift end
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Attend work regularly and punctually
• Organize materials for efficient space use
• Dispose of waste materials properly
• Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed
• Maintain safe, hygienic workplace for all team members

Skills

Communication

Math

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

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