Heavy Equipment Operator - Yard Safety & Material Flow Pro

M&M Recycling; Locust Grove (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

M&M Recycling in Locust Grove, GA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to keep material moving and the yard safe. You will use wheel loaders and skid steers to sort scrap, stage material for processing, and work with ground crews to maintain an organized, efficient operation.

This full-time role rewards reliability, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced outdoor setting at a family-owned metal recycling company with a long-standing reputation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of heavy equipment operation in a scrap yard or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience with wheel loaders and skid steers, with a strong safety record.
• Ability to sort ferrous and non-ferrous material in outdoor conditions with varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders and skid steers to sort, move, and stage ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal throughout the yard.
• Stage material so processing equipment, trucks, and other operators can access it safely and efficiently.
• Break down oversized material for processing or shipment while protecting equipment and people around you.
• Maintain clean, organized piles and support steady yard flow from open to close.
• Communicate clearly with ground crews using radios and hand signals, stopping equipment immediately when a hazard appears.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attendance reliability

Tools

Wheel loaders

Skid steers

Job description

M&M Recycling in Locust Grove, GA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to keep material moving and the yard safe. You will use wheel loaders and skid steers to sort scrap, stage material for processing, and work with ground crews to maintain an organized, efficient operation.

This full-time role rewards reliability, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced outdoor setting at a family-owned metal recycling company with a long-standing reputation.