Scrap Yard Utility Operator-General Labor

Didion Orf Recycling; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Plan

401k Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Didion Orf Recycling Inc in Missouri is seeking a dependable Scrap Yard Utility Operator to move materials, load and unload, and assist across Retail, Production, and Shipping & Receiving. You will operate skid steers and forklifts, perform general labor outdoors in varying weather, and join a safety-focused team with flexible daily priorities.

Competitive pay at $20–$22 per hour with quarterly incentives after 90 days.

Qualifications

• Experience operating skid steers and forklifts.
• Able to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather.
• Safety-first mindset with dependable attendance.
• Willingness to work across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate skid steers and forklifts to move, load, unload, and organize recyclable materials.
• Assist retail operations by unloading customer materials, sorting scrap, and maintaining an organized work area.
• Support production operations by moving materials, preparing scrap for processing, and assisting with daily production needs.
• Assist Shipping & Receiving with loading and unloading trucks, organizing materials, and preparing outgoing shipments.
• Move between departments as needed to support changing operational priorities.
• Perform general labor duties, including sorting, stacking, cleaning, and organizing materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Skid steer operation

Forklift operation

Physical labor

Safety-conscious

Team player

Outdoor work

Job description

Join Our Team!

Didion Orf Recycling is looking for a dependable, hardworking, and versatile Scrap Yard Utility Operator to join our team! This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys variety in their workday, takes pride in getting the job done right, and is comfortable operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.

As a Utility Operator, you'll play an important role in keeping our scrap yard running efficiently. You'll work across multiple areas of our operation, including Retail, Production, and Shipping & Receiving, providing support wherever it's needed most.

What You'll Do

• Safely operate skid steers and forklifts to move, load, unload, and organize recyclable materials.
• Assist retail operations by unloading customer materials, sorting scrap, and maintaining an organized work area.
• Support production operations by moving materials, preparing scrap for processing, and assisting with daily production needs.
• Assist Shipping & Receiving with loading and unloading trucks, organizing materials, and preparing outgoing shipments.
• Move between departments as needed to support changing operational priorities.
• Perform general labor duties, including sorting, stacking, cleaning, and organizing materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.

Required Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience operating both skid steers and forklifts.
• Ability to safely and confidently operate equipment in an active industrial or yard environment.
• Willingness to perform physical labor and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials as required by the position.Flexibility to work in different departments and adjust to changing daily priorities.
• Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and a safety-first mindset.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a scrap yard, recycling facility, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers or handling various types of scrap metal.
• Familiarity with material sorting and scrap metal identification.

We're looking for someone who is a true team player - someone who sees what needs to be done, takes initiative, and is willing to jump in and help wherever needed.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance with Deductible Reimbursement Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Plan
• 401k Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Compensation $20-22 per hour plus quarterly incentive opportunities after 90 days.