Material Handler - Scrap Yard Operator (Crane/Magnet)

SA Recycling; Wright City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety and performance bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a diligent Material Handler to safely load/unload containers, sort scrap, and feed the shredder in outdoor conditions. You will operate wheeled material handlers, assess weights, and maintain equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Work hours are 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience running a Liebherr or Sennebogen material handler in the scrap metal 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 required.

Responsibilities

• Preform 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 production downtime.
• Operate wheeled material handlers (Liebherr or Sennebogen) to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping, or to feed material to the auto shredder.
• Determine load weights and verify against machine lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Identify, grade, and sort inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Aid in yard organization to help meet targeted production goals.
• Preform routine maintenance functions of assigned machine (fueling, lubricating, and cleaning).
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Ensure a safe operating area around machine at all times.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Follow instructions

Learn new tasks

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a diligent Material Handler to safely load/unload containers, sort scrap, and feed the shredder in outdoor conditions. You will operate wheeled material handlers, assess weights, and maintain equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Work hours are 8:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday, with Saturdays.