Scrap Yard Equipment Operator: Safety Bonuses & Growth

SA Recycling LLC; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Safety and Performance Bonuses

Medical options, dental and vision

401k with company match

Growth opportunities and promotions

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Uniforms and PPE

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a diligent Equipment Operator to safely operate material handlers in the recycling yard, load/unload containers, and feed the shredder. The role requires attention to safety, basic mechanical checks, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include inspections, load management, yard organization, and routine maintenance. English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 1 year experience running material handlers in scrap, waste or demolition industries preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus; ability to learn tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment to ensure safety features and windows are functional.
• Keep equipment in operational condition to minimize downtime.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting limits to prevent overloads.
• Operate machine to move material, load trucks/trains, and feed shredder safely and efficiently.
• Assist in yard organization to meet production goals.
• Perform routine maintenance: fueling, lubrication, and cleaning.
• Report concerns/defects to supervisor after daily inspections.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year experience in material handling

Tools

Volvo front end loaders

Liebherr material handler

Sennebogen material handler

Job description

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a diligent Equipment Operator to safely operate material handlers in the recycling yard, load/unload containers, and feed the shredder. The role requires attention to safety, basic mechanical checks, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities include inspections, load management, yard organization, and routine maintenance. English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.