Heavy Equipment Operator

Gebhart Holdings; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gebhart Holdings, Metal Source division, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely operate yard machinery and cranes, inspect equipment, load/unload materials, and prepare scrap for shipping. The role reports to the Yard Supervisor/Manager and supports cross-training across yard areas.

The ideal candidate has prior operator experience, a high school diploma (preferred), and a team-focused mindset. This full-time, hourly position emphasizes reliability and adherence to lean 5S practices in a

Qualifications

• Previous Heavy Equipment Operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment before and after use per policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean and operational.
• Perform minor service on equipment and refer complex issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Operate material handling crane to move material within the yard.
• Load and unload trucks/trailers of material with crane or other equipment.
• Process and prepare scrap metal material for shipping per instructions.
• Direct customers within the yard and assist with unloading material.
• Cross-train to assist in other yard areas as needed.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance as required.
• Follow the 5S lean production foundations in daily work.

Skills

Team player

Eager to learn

Attendance policy compliance

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Description

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator

Division: Metal Source

Status: Full Time / Hourly

SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating the heavy equipment in our recycling yards.

REPORTS TO: Yard Supervisor / Yard Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean and operational.
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring to more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Operate material handling crane to move material within the yard.
• Load and unload trucks / trailers of material with crane or other material handling equipment.
• Process and prepare scrap metal material for shipping per instructions.
• Direct customers within the yard and help customers unload material.
• This position will be cross trained to help in other areas of the yard as needed.
• Regular and timely attendance is an expectation of the position.
• Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Heavy Equipment Operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma preferred but not required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Team player attitude
• Eagerness to learn and grow with the company.
• Ability to adhere to company attendance policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical Activity: Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs.
• Physical Requirements: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual Acuity: ability to operate machinery and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including making general observations of facilities.
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Some protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Also subject to dust, dirt, and extreme noise.

CORE VALUES:

• Service – Striving to provide the best experience for our customers and suppliers by making intentional actions and decisions to benefit others.
• Organization – Possessing a fanatical commitment to operating clean, consistent, and efficient facilities.
• Growth – Dedication towards continual improvement within our journey to become a better company.
• Pride – To be proud of, and believe in, our company and the products and services we provide.