Scrap Metal Crane Operator — Precision Lifts & Yard Work

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Care

401k with Company Match

Growth opportunities

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator/Material Handler to safely operate hydraulic crane with grapple or magnet, load/unload containers and trailers, and move scrap in the recycling yard. This outdoor role requires adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards and carries growth opportunities within the company.

Hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with Sat mornings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience operating a Liebherr or Sennebogen material handler in the scrap metal or demolition industries required.
• 1+ years' experience operating heavy equipment in scrap or demolition industries highly desired.
• 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.
• 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

Bilingual English/Spanish

Follow instructions

Learn new tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Liebherr material handler

Sennebogen material handler

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator/Material Handler to safely operate hydraulic crane with grapple or magnet, load/unload containers and trailers, and move scrap in the recycling yard. This outdoor role requires adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards and carries growth opportunities within the company.

Hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with Sat mornings.