Shear Crane Operator

SA Recycling LLC; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a metal shearing operator in Saint Louis, MO. You will operate shear equipment, load and unload items, and maintain a clean, safe work area according to company safety rules.

Applicants should be able to communicate effectively, perform basic math, and have or be willing to obtain a medical exam and background check. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; high school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred: high school diploma or GED; foreign education acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal shearing equipment observing safe work habits.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Keep work areas neat, clean equipment, and perform equipment maintenance checks.
• Comply with safety, health, and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shear

Hoists

Hydraulic motors

Mechanic tools

Job description

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

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