Large Equipment Operator - Metals Manufacturing

PADNOS - Recycling Solutions; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recycling company as a Large Equipment Operator in Howell, Michigan. This role involves operating various equipment to load and unload materials, maintaining reports, and ensuring safety standards. The company offers competitive wages and benefits, including tuition reimbursement and bonuses, while promoting a sustainable environment.

Benefits

Competitive Wage

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

100% Tuition reimbursement

First Time Home Buying Assistance

401K Match and Profit Sharing

Performance Driven Bonuses

Qualifications

• Six months of proven experience in large equipment operation.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must pay attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate large equipment such as switch trucks and cranes.
• Load and unload materials, maintain production reports.
• Inspect and sort incoming and outgoing loads.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-motivation

Strong Mathematical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Large Equipment Operator - Metals Manufacturing

Manufacturing - Howell, Howell, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Our professionalTeamMembers are committed to providing service excellence and are passionate about going above and beyond to exceed our customer’s expectations. We are looking for individuals who have integrity with strong initiative and relentless attention to detail to do the right thing. We continue to find ways to innovate, lead and make a positive difference in the world. Join our successful team and have an impact on sustainability, one day at a time.

PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.

PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of ourTeamMembers, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in ourTeamMembers and offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members
• First Time Home Buying Assistance
• 401K Match and Profit Sharing
• Performance Driven Bonuses

Work Schedule: 10am - 7pm Monday - Friday

Overview

This position is responsible for operating large equipment such as a switch truck, hydraulic crane, nibbler crane, mobile crane, large loader and /or trac-mobile . Actively participates and displays behaviors of the company values. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Accountabilities

• Use equipment to load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks or rail cars, and/or to move materials to designated areas.
• Maintain necessary reports for production and inventory, outbound truck, railcar loads and machine maintenance.
• Distinguish between different grades and types of materials.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing loads, upgrading material if possible.
• Assist in hand sorting material when necessary.
• Other duties as required .

Switch Engine

• Responsible for weighing railcars and maintaining rails and switches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED .
• Ability to work independently .
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs .
• Self-motivated.
• Must be willing to work in an outdoor environment.
• Must pay attention to detail.
• Six months of proven experience in large equipment operation.
• Safety oriented.
• Strong mathematical skills and organizational skills required .
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations .

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status. #ind123

Be a part of the green movement and join PADNOS today!

PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Manufacturing - Howell, Howell, Michigan, United States of America