Shear/Heavy Equipment Operator

SA Recycling; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Recycling is seeking a Shear Operator in Atlanta, GA, responsible for safely operating metal processing equipment. The role involves performing maintenance checks, lifting materials, and ensuring cleanliness and organization in the workplace. Candidates must have relevant experience, pass a medical and drug test, and a background check. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, along with effective communication skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, with physical demands ranging from light to moderate.

Qualifications

• Experience operating metal processing equipment is required.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Ability to understand directions both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal shearing equipment safely.
• Notify maintenance of any malfunctions.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic motors

Mechanics tools

Hoists

Job description

Overview

The Shear Operator is responsible for the safe operation of metal processing equipment. Must have experience to be considered for this position Operating hydraulic, mechanical, or shearing equipment to shear, cut, or slit materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate metal shearing equipment using safe work habits
• Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and to notify maintenance.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur
• Follow all procedures e.g. LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention
• 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

• Must have Expierience for this postion
• 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

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 shredder yard
• Equipment & Tools: Shredder & other metal processing equipment, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity: Shredder Operator _ Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping