Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

401k with a Company Match

Growth opportunities

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

A leading metals recycling firm in St. Louis is seeking an Entry Level Equipment Operator to safely and efficiently operate heavy machinery. The role requires a high school diploma and at least a year of experience in operating Volvo front end loaders or similar equipment. Candidates should be reliable, able to follow instructions, and bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including bonuses and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1 year’s experience running heavy equipment in relevant industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of assigned equipment to ensure safety.
• Safely operate assigned machinery to load and move materials.
• Comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Running heavy equipment

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Ability to follow instructions

Learning new tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Volvo front end loaders

Liebherr material handlers

Sennebogen material handlers

Job description

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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 an Equipment Operator.

As an 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 of an Equipment Operator

• Perform 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.
• Perform 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, and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year’s 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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