Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; Swainsboro (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans with Dental Vision Life

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Safety/Profitability Bonuses

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC seeks a hard-working Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy equipment for loading and unloading scrap metal and materials. The role requires working outdoors in varying weather, with strict adherence to all safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper load handling, inspecting equipment daily, and directing truck drivers during loading. Prior experience with hydraulic cranes or wheeled loaders is preferred; bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating hydraulic crane and wheeled bucket loader preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to load and unload scrap metal and debris.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap; reject unacceptable items.
• Drain and remove fluids from vehicles and appliances.
• Direct truck drivers for loading/unloading.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report issues.
• Comply with SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Load/unload containers

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator. As a Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a heavy equipment 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
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator

• Operate a various heavy equipment 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.
• Drain and remove fluids and gasses from autos, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading of 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 of Equipment Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year experience operating a hydraulic crane and wheeled bucket loader; operations in the scrap metal or construction 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.

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