Heavy Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

PPE provided

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator/Material Handler to lift, sort, and load scrap metal with a hydraulic grapple or crane. The role requires operating equipment outdoors in varying weather and maintaining a safe work area.

You will perform daily inspections and ensure loads stay within crane capacities while following all company safety rules. Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, pass background/drug tests, and possess experience with Caterpillar or

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• Must pass background, drug screen and physical
• Experience operating Caterpillar or Sennebogen heavy equipment
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to follow written/oral instructions and learn new tasks

Responsibilities

• Sort scrap and debris for processing
• Operate hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, and load/unload materials
• Maintain a safe work environment for staff and visitors
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report defects
• Assess load weights and ensure safe lifting within capacity
• Adhere to SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental policies

Skills

Safety minded

High School diploma

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Caterpillar/Sennebogen equipment

Grapple/Magnetic crane

Job description

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient Operator of a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations, also load and unload containers and trailers and lift and move heavy scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities Of a Material Handler

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications Of a Material Handler

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Must pass a required Background, Drug screen and physical.
• Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple.
• Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

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.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.