Skid Steer Operator

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Attractive benefits

Job summary

Sims Metal is seeking an Equipment Operator to run frontend loader, forklift, bobcat, and skid steer. You will follow safety regulations and perform pre-shift and end-of-shift inspections.

Load trucks and move scrap material, maintain equipment, and help keep work areas clean and safe in a global recycling environment. A GED and valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum 12 months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to perform inspections and daily upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Operates frontend loader, forklift, bobcat, and skid steer.
• Performs pre-shift and end-of-shift inspections.
• Loads trucks and moves scrap material; loads/unloads barges and rail cars.
• Maintains and cleans equipment and work areas.
• Complies with safety regulations and reports issues to supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end Loader

Forklift

Bobcat

Skid Steer

Job description

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary

The EO operates equipment to include; frontend loader with bucket, 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, bobcat and skid steer. Operators are to follow all Sims safety regulations and golden rules. Operator will provide pre-shift and end of shift inspections and is responsible for greasing and daily upkeep of equipment and work areas.

Major Job Responsibilities/Duties

Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning
Completes inspection report prior to using equipment
Safely operate machinery under the direction of the shift supervisor or production manager. Load trucks, pile scrap material, load/unload barges and rail cars
End of shift clean up and equipment inspection
Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality
Commit to the overall safety of the work environment
Sweeps and shovels residual waste from process
Other duties may be assigned
Job Qualifications

High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Valid Driver's license
Minimum of 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.