Shear Crane Operator

Sa-Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sa-Recycling is seeking a dependable team member to operate metal shear equipment in a scrap metal recycling environment. You will perform loading/unloading, monitor for malfunctions, and maintain clean, safe work areas while following all safety rules.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and basic math, with preferrred prior shear experience. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating metal shear equipment is preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a scrap metal environment.
• Basic math skills and ability to read directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal shearing equipment and monitor for malfunctions.
• Load and unload items from machines and conveyors.
• Clean equipment and keep work area tidy and safe.
• Ensure proper disposal of waste materials and maintain housekeeping.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Skills

Operate heavy machinery

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Operate metal shearing equipment (track hoe) using safe work habits
• Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and to notify maintenance.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Clean equipment.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Previous Shear experience a plus

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and shear area
• Equipment & Tools: Shear, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, standing long periods of time,
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping

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