Outdoor Scrap Yard Equipment Operator (Rotating Shifts)

SA Recycling LLC; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safety bonus

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely load and unload scrap metal using a material handler. The role is outdoors with a rotating shift (6:00 am–6:30 pm) and involves coordinating with truck drivers and yard movements.

The position requires daily equipment inspections, adherence to safety rules, and accurate load handling. Comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and PPE are provided by SA Recycling.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively; understand directions and use basic math as job demands.

Responsibilities

• Operate a material handler with a grapple or magnet to load and unload scrap metal and debris for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Coordinate movement of rail cars within the yard for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Foreign education acceptable

Tools

Shredder equipment

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanic tools

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely load and unload scrap metal using a material handler. The role is outdoors with a rotating shift (6:00 am–6:30 pm) and involves coordinating with truck drivers and yard movements.

The position requires daily equipment inspections, adherence to safety rules, and accurate load handling. Comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and PPE are provided by SA Recycling.