Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k with Company Match

Growth opportunities

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC, located in Elyria, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator to manage heavy machinery like front end loaders and material handlers. This role emphasizes safe operations and adhering to strict safety standards.

Successful candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, at least a year of experience, and must be able to perform both routine maintenance and operational checks. SA Recycling offers competitive pay and various bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in running front end loaders or material handlers.
• Ability to perform pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment.
• Familiarity with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of machines.
• Aid in yard organization to meet production goals.

Skills

Experience operating front end loaders

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Ability to carry out instructions

Ability to learn new tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED Certification

Tools

Liebherr material handlers

Sennebogen material handlers

Volvo front end loaders

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for a dependable and experienced Equipment Operator to join our team. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of different types of heavy equipment such as Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers and Volvo front end loaders to load and unload containers and trailers, and lift and move scrap metal and other materials around the recycling yard.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Operating hours are from 8:00am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to noon.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Growth opportunities and promotions from within
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator

• Preform pre- and post- operations inspections of assigned equipment according to Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors, review cameras, and safety features are clean and operable and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Continuously check the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize production downtime.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting abilities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Safe and efficient operations of the assigned machine to move vehicles for decommissioning, debris to proper storage site, and the loading of trucks and/or train cars.
• Aid in yard organization to help meet targeted production goals.
• Preform routine maintenance functions of assigned machine (fueling, lubricating, and cleaning).
• Backup and assist teammates in yard as needed.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of Equipment Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 years’ experience running front end loaders and/or Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers in the scrap metal, waste, or demolition industries preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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