Heavy Equipment Operator - Scrap Processing

Oregon Steel Mills; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with 5% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Wellness program

Job summary

Oregon Steel Mills is seeking material-handling and equipment-operating staff to join a safety‑driven team. You will operate forklifts, mobile cranes and other heavy equipment, unloading and loading scrap, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

We offer a starting wage of $25.00/hour with monthly bonus opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) plan with a 5% match, and

Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator required or able to obtain certification with Oregon Steel Mills.
• Proven ability to operate mobile cranes and related signaling.
• Strong math, record-keeping and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front loader, mobile cranes and heavy trucks.
• Operate scrap burning equipment.
• Unload and load scrap metal from trucks and railcars.
• Grade incoming and outgoing scrap while keeping inventory separated.
• Maintain equipment using basic hand tools.
• Perform daily safety inspection of all equipment.
• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; keep areas free from scrap and debris.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mobile crane operation

Safety awareness

Math skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Spatial perception

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hour with monthly bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, front loader, mobile cranes and heavy trucks
• Operate scrap burning equipment
• Unload and load scrap metal from trucks and railcars
• Grade incoming and outgoing scrap while keeping inventory separated
• Maintain equipment using basic hand tools
• Perform daily safety inspection of all equipment
• Keep accurate and legible records
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; keep areas free from scrap and debris
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Competencies

• Ability to be an Oregon Steel Mills Certified Forklift Operator
• Ability to be an Oregon Steel Mills Certified Mobile Crane Operator
• Able to learn, retain, and apply new knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn, and accept changes in job duties
• Excellent math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, accurate number identification
• Able to work independently
• Able to sit for long periods of time
• Must have good spatial and relational perception
• Knowledge of hand communicating signals for crane/ground communications
• Able to use basic hand tools: wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers
• Able to work in environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, odors, dust, and noise.
• Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and/or overtime

Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!

• Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
• Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
• Short and long term disability programs
• Competitive retirement plans
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
• Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
• Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Eligibility

All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.