Shear Crane Operator

SA Recycling; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling in Missouri is seeking a dependable team member to operate metal shearing equipment and work safely in the scrap metal environment. The role involves loading and unloading materials, and assisting maintenance as needed.

Candidates must pass a medical physical and background check; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and prior shear experience is favored. This on-site position requires regular attendance and good teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED; foreign education acceptable.
• Bi-lingual English & Spanish a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow directions.
• Previous shear experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal shearing equipment (track hoe) using safe work habits.
• Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and notify maintenance.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Clean equipment and work area at shift end.
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas and practice good housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental rules.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shear equipment

Hoists

Hydraulic tools

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 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

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

• 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