Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

401k with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Safety & Performance Bonuses

Uniforms & PPE

Referral Incentives

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling, a world leader in metals recycling, is seeking an Equipment Operator to handle heavy equipment like Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers and Volvo loaders in outdoor yard settings. You will load/unload containers, move scrap material, and ensure safe, efficient operations according to company standards.

The role requires watching equipment conditions, following safety protocols, and potential bilingual communication in English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience running Volvo front end loaders and/or Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers in scrap or related industries preferred.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operations inspections of assigned equipment.
• Ensure equipment is operational to minimize downtime.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capabilities.
• Operate machines to move vehicles for decommissioning and load trucks or train cars.
• Aid in yard organization to meet production goals.
• Perform routine maintenance (fueling, lubrication, cleaning).
• Submit daily loader inspections and report issues to supervisor.
• Comply with safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Volvo front end loader

Liebherr material handler

Sennebogan material handler

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for a diligent, reliable and talented individual to join our team as a Equipment Operator. As a 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.

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
• Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).
• Perform daily loader 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 Of Equipment Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 years’ experience running Volvo 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.