Heavy Equipment Grapple Operator -5+ years experience

SA Recycling LLC; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Grapple Operator in San Bernardino, CA. This full-time position requires 5+ years of experience in the scrap metal industry, operation of metal processing equipment, and compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for lifting and managing materials, maintaining a clean work area, and effectively communicating with team members. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the scrap metal industry is required.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.
• Notify maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials manually or using equipment.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift.

Skills

Scrap metal industry experience

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shredder

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanics tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Grapple Operator -5+ years experience

Requisition Number: HEAVY005299

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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San Bernardino, CA 92410, USA

Description

5+ years of experience in scrap metal industry are required.

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
• Organize 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 checkPreferred – 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

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