Heavy Equipment Operator

Radius Recycling; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Radius Recycling in Louisville, KY seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to support operations, stage and sort metal deliveries, and uphold safety standards.

You will operate forklifts and heavy machinery, ensure efficient production while maintaining quality, and coordinate with drivers and team members.

The role offers competitive benefits including health plans and a 401k, with paid time off and holidays. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, trucks and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing tasks.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support EH&S, safety, security practices and policies.
• Sort and grade incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and customers.
• Facilitate production efficiency and productivity while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with team members and transportation partners.

Skills

Forklifts

Heavy machinery

Safety

Lifting 50lbs

Job description

Essential Functions Of The Heavy Equipment Operator

• Supports company environmental, health, safety, security practices and policies
• Sorting and grading of incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and customers
• Facilitating production efficiency and productivity while never accepting lower quality
• Works together with other team members, and transportation companies

Required Skills

• Experience with forklifts, trucks and heavy machinery
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, paid time off which starts with your first check, and paid holidays.

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.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.