Equipment Operator

Sa-Recycling; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Medical, dental & vision care

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an Equipment Operator to securely and efficiently manage material handling operations in our outdoor yard. You will load and unload containers, trailers, and railcars, and move scrap metal under a rotating shift that includes days on, days off patterns.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards, with responsibilities like inspecting equipment, coordinating with drivers, and complying with all regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and ability to understand directions (written or oral).
• Ability to perform basic math as job demands.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a material handler with a grapple or magnet to load/unload scrap metal and debris.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

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.

Qualifications

Employees in thisposition prior to April 2014are presumedto be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.

Must pass a medical physical and drug test

Must pass abackground check

Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable

Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction(written or oral)and usebasicmath skillsas the job demands

Physical Requirements

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:

ShredderOperator_WorkCapacity

Sensory Demands:

Hearing, vision, touch, smelland 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.