Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Medical options

Dental and Vision care

401k with company match

Weekly Pay

Uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment in our outdoor recycling yard. The role involves loading and unloading containers, trailers, and railcars, and moving scrap metal under a rotating shift from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.

The position requires compliance with safety and environmental standards, a background in equipment operation, and the ability to work in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Operate a material handler with a grapple or magnet.
• Determine load weights and verify lifting capacities.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.

Responsibilities

• Operate a material handler to load/unload scrap metal and debris.
• Direct truck drivers for loading/unloading.
• Coordinate movement of rail cars within the yard for loading/unloading.

Skills

Material handler operation

Load and unload

Safety minded

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shredder

Hoists

Hydraulic tools

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a material handler to load and unload containers, trailers and railcars; 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, and is a rotating shift. Two days on, two days off; and then three days on and three days off, and from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator

• Operate a material handler with a grapple or magnet to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Coordinate the movement of rail cars within the yard for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

• 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

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

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.