Scrap Metal Material Handler - Crane Operator

External SA Recycling; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental and vision care

401k with company match

Weekly pay

Referral incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload, and move scrap using hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane. You will operate equipment safely in outdoor yards and perform pre-shift inspections.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in scrap or construction, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, environmental adherence, and reliable daily performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year previous 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

Bi-lingual

Learn new tasks

Follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Hydraulic crane

Hydraulic grapple

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanics tools

Job description

SA Recycling is seeking a Material Handler to load, unload, and move scrap using hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane. You will operate equipment safely in outdoor yards and perform pre-shift inspections.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in scrap or construction, and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, environmental adherence, and reliable daily performance.