Heavy Equipment Operator – Scrap Yard, Weekly Pay

SA Recycling; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including affor

401k with a Company Match

Growth opportunities and promotions

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery in outdoor yard conditions. The role emphasizes inspections, load management, and compliant handling of scrap metal, with incentives and growth opportunities offered.

Responsibilities include pre/post inspections, maintaining equipment readiness, moving vehicles for decommissioning or storage, and routine maintenance, all within SA Recycling safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience running Volvo front end loaders and/or Liebherr or Sennebogen material handlers in the scrap metal, waste, or demolition industries preferred.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post- operations inspections of assigned equipment according to company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors, review cameras, and safety features are clean and operable.
• Continuously check the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize downtime.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting abilities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Safe and efficient operations of the assigned machine to move vehicles for decommissioning, debris to proper storage site, and the loading of trucks and/or train cars.
• Aid in yard organization to help meet targeted production goals.
• Perform routine maintenance functions of assigned machine (fueling, lubricating, and cleaning).
• Perform daily loader inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ability to follow instructions

Willingness to learn new tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Volvo front end loader

Liebherr material handler

Sennebogen material handler

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely operate heavy machinery in outdoor yard conditions. The role emphasizes inspections, load management, and compliant handling of scrap metal, with incentives and growth opportunities offered.

Responsibilities include pre/post inspections, maintaining equipment readiness, moving vehicles for decommissioning or storage, and routine maintenance, all within SA Recycling safety