Heavy Equipment Operator (2nd Shift)

Beacon Recycling; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Recycling in Michigan is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate material handlers and other heavy equipment to lift, move, and sort metals and materials in an outdoor yard.

This full-time role requires 3–5 years of industry experience, a High School diploma or equivalent, strong English communication, and strict adherence to safety procedures. You will perform pre-start checks, maintain records, and assist customers with unloading and inventory inquiries.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of industry-related experience with tools and equipment.
• Good English communication and ability to follow written safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate traveling or stationary material handlers and heavy equipment to lift, move, and position various materials and equipment; observe load hookup and determine safe load capacities.
• Perform pre-start checks and maintain records.
• Ensure that outside areas kept neat and clean, and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed
• Reports safety hazards immediately
• Assists customers in unloading provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Safety procedures

English proficiency

Load handling

Metal identification

Basic math

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The role of the Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate various equipment to lift, load, and sort metals or other material in a safe and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices to prevent injuries or damage
• Operates traveling or stationary material handlers and heavy equipment as needed to lift, move, and position various materials and equipment; observes load hookup and determines safe load capacities
• Performs pre-start checks and maintains records
• Ensures that outside areas kept neat and clean, and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed
• Reports safety hazards immediately
• Assists customers in unloading provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions
• Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• 3-5 years industry-related experience with tools and equipment as required

Skills and Knowledge

• Good communication skills in English and ability to comprehend and follow written procedures, container labels and safety precautions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Basic math
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations
• Ability to learn to recognize and classify metals such as brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals
• Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 80lbs
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, stoop, etc. for long periods of time
• Must be willing to learn and strictly follow all company safety procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.