Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Town of Florida, NY is seeking a dependable individual to operate shredding equipment and support material handling. You will observe processing operations, detect malfunctions, and promptly notify maintenance for repairs.

Responsibilities include lifting materials, loading/unloading, keeping work areas clean, and following safety procedures. The role requires punctual attendance and adherence to LOTOTO and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand directions and use basic math as needed.
• High school diploma or GED preferred; foreign education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Observe processing operations and notify maintenance of malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items using hoists or manually.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.

Skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Foreign education acceptable

Tools

Shredder

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanic tools

Job description

Job Duties

• 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 Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

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

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

Pay Rate: $17-$18/Hour