Machine Operator

Combined Metal Industries Inc.; New Castle, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Combined Metal Industries Inc. in New Castle, PA is seeking a Machine Operator - Loader/Crane. You will be trained to operate equipment and prepare recycled metals for shipment to customers who will use as raw material in production. The role offers a team environment that values your work.

You will safely operate heavy equipment, load materials for shipments, and maintain yard cleanliness and safety. Prior Loader or mobile crane experience is preferred, and certification is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate heavy equipment to compact, process, sort and move material.
• Prepare and load material in containers, trucks and rail cars for shipments.
• General housekeeping of yard and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment to compact, process, sort and move material.
• Prepare and load material in containers, trucks and rail cars for shipments.
• Perform general housekeeping of yard and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Pre-shift and post-shift checks

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification

Tools

Loader

Mobile crane

Job description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Machine Operator - Loader/Crane

Location: New Castle, PA

Job Type: Full-Time, non-exempt

Here’s what we do…

CMI sources and processes recycled ferrous and non-ferrous metals across North America and ensure they do not end up in a landfill or go to waste. Our recycling stream ensures that all the ferrous and non-ferrous metals that enter our yards will create something new again!

Here’s where you come in!

We are growing and need a Equipment Operators to join our team at our New Castle, PA site. You will be trained to operator various pieces of equipment, process and prepare recycled metals for shipment to our customers who will use as raw material in the production of new goods. We offer a team environment that values your work as equal and never forgotten.

Now that you know about us, we want to know more about you! We are looking for someone who can:

• Safely operate heavy equipment to compact, process, sort and move material
• Prepare and load material in containers, trucks and rail cars for shipments
• General housekeeping of yard

We think it would be awesome if you have:

• Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is an asset
• Previous experience operating a loader or mobile crane
• Care for machine cleanliness
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to perform pre shift and post shift checks on machinery
• Attention to detail and accurate data entry

Working Conditions while performing the job:

• The position is performed in an outdoor environment.

At CMI we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace, free of bias anddiscrimination, where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We are committed to workingwith and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where feasible. We thankall applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CMI is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needsinall stages of the hiring process.