Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Shredder Operator for its scrap metal yard. The role involves operating shredding and processing equipment, lifting materials, loading/unloading, and maintaining safety practices.

Candidates should be able to communicate in English and Spanish, perform basic math, and maintain regular attendance. Responsibilities include following safety procedures (LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, Fire Prevention), organizing work areas, and ensuring proper cleanup and waste disposal.

Qualifications

• Grandfathered employees hired before April 2014.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform basic math

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.
• Observe processing operations to detect malfunctions and notify maintenance.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or with hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur.
• Follow procedures such as LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Organize materials to maximize space usage.
• Dispose of waste materials properly.
• Inspect area to ensure cleanup is complete.
• Maintain good housekeeping for safety and hygiene.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Attendance & punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shredder

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanic tools

Job description

• 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.

Job Duties

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits
• 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.

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