Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Shredder Operator responsible for operating metal processing equipment and ensuring safety compliance. Key duties include observing operations, managing materials, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, bilingual skills are a plus, and must pass medical and background checks. Join our team for a rewarding experience in a fast-paced recycling environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Observe processing operations to detect malfunctions.
• Load and unload items from machines and conveyors.
• Clean equipment and work area safely.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shredder

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanics tools

Job description

Job Duties

• 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.
• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.

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