Heavy Equipment Operator

Radius Recycling, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to support site safety and efficiency. The role focuses on sorting and grading incoming metal, operating forklifts and other heavy machinery, and ensuring high-quality output.

You will work with teammates and transportation partners to keep production moving while adhering to EH&S policies and company guidelines.

Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and heavy machinery.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sort and grade incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and customers.
• Support production efficiency and productivity while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with team members and transportation partners.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy machinery

Multi-tasking

Lifting 50 lbs

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

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.