Scrap Metal Material Handler: Crane/Lift & Safety

External SA Recycling; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Material Handler to support safe and efficient operations in the outside yard. You will work with hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to load, unload containers and move scrap metal as needed, while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

The role requires the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, adapt to varying weather, and pass post-offer checks. Competitive pay, benefits, and 401k with company match are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year prior general labor in the scrap metal or construction industries preferred.
• Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

Responsibilities

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
• Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Safety minded

Ability to follow instructions

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic Crane

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Material Handler to support safe and efficient operations in the outside yard. You will work with hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to load, unload containers and move scrap metal as needed, while maintaining compliance with safety standards.

The role requires the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, adapt to varying weather, and pass post-offer checks. Competitive pay, benefits, and 401k with company match are offered.