Metal Recycling Equipment Operator

SA Recycling LLC; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a shredder operator in Bay St. Louis, MS. The role involves operating metal processing equipment safely, lifting materials manually or with hoists, loading/unloading from machines and conveyors, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Candidates must pass a medical physical and drug test, background check, and are preferred to have a high school diploma or GED. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus; reliable attendance and basic math skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.
• Observe processing operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur
• Follow all procedures e.g. LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Skills

Bi-lingual English & Spanish

Communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanic tools

Job description

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a shredder operator in Bay St. Louis, MS. The role involves operating metal processing equipment safely, lifting materials manually or with hoists, loading/unloading from machines and conveyors, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Candidates must pass a medical physical and drug test, background check, and are preferred to have a high school diploma or GED. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus; reliable attendance and basic math skills are required.