Loader Operator

Radius Recycling; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Radius Recycling, Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to contribute to the production team, ensuring safety and efficiency while following company policies.

The role focuses on Front Loader operation and various material handling duties to process vehicles, cores, and scrap for core and environmental compliance. The operator will move materials with Front Loader, Crusher, Fork Lift or Skid Steer, perform pre-shift inspections, and support routine maintenance to keep equipment in good condition.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience in automotive repair or dismantling.
• Experience with automotive parts and/or retail customers
• Experience with tools and machinery.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front Loader, Crusher, Fork Lift or Skid Steer to move vehicles, cores, scrap, and other material safely through the yard.
• Perform pre-operations checks and other inspections/cleaning as prescribed in the Certification course.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Automotive repair/dismantling

Automotive parts/retail experience

Tools and machinery experience

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Job description

The Loader Operator will contribute to the production team to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently while conforming to company policies. Process vehicles in a safe manner to produce core & scrap products, enable the customers to pull parts, and satisfy environmental requirements. This position focuses primarily on Front Loader operation and various material handling duties.

• Operation of a Front Loader, Crusher, Fork Lift or Skid Steer: Move vehicles, cores, scrap, and other material safely through the yard. Ensure that loads are positioned and placed securely. Use various tool attachments to segregate and dismantle light passenger vehicles.
• Maintenance of a Front Loader, Crusher, Fork Lift or Skid Steer: Perform the pre-operations check and other inspections/cleaning as prescribed in the Certification course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience in automotive repair or dismantling.
• Experience with automotive parts and/or retail customers
• Experience with tools and machinery.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Physical Activities Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Standing, walking, bending, climbing and stretching are required outside in the weather for extended periods during the shift.
• The ability to sit for 6-8 hours per day in 2-3 hour intervals.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools and the ability to move 50 pounds are regularly required to perform routine functions.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment in an active work area.
• Regular and peripheral vision sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment in an active work area and perform job functions as described above.
• Hearing must be sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment in an active work area.

Job Conditions

• Exposure on a regular basis to outdoor weather conditions.
• Periodic exposure to minimal chemical hazards.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.