Shredder Operator

SA Recycling LLC; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical plans (2) with Dental, Vision,

401k with Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Job summary

SA Recycling LLC is seeking a dependable Shredder Operator to safely run a metal shredder and conveyors in an outdoor metals recycling yard. The role emphasizes achieving optimal production output, shredder efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Hours are 5:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, with every other Saturday 5:00 am to 3:00 pm, or as needed. Training offered; background checks and safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Experience as a shredder operator in metals recycling preferred.
• Willing to train the right candidate.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Mechanically inclined with welding and torch experience.
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate shredder and conveyors, monitor downstream equipment for smooth material flow.
• Direct and coordinate shredding plant activities to prevent production disruptions.
• Adjust shredder settings and input materials to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections and routine maintenance.
• Clean up and assist maintenance with repairs; operate other heavy equipment when needed.
• Submit production, maintenance, inspection and other reports as required.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental rules and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Mechanically inclined

Welding

Torching

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Follow instructions

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Material Handlers

Front-end Loaders

Manlifts

Job description

SA Recycling, a world leader in the metals recycling and processing industry, is actively looking for a dependable, diligent and safety-conscious Shredder Operator to join our production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating a metal shredder and conveying systems in a metals recycling yard ensuring optimal production output, shredder efficiencies, and equipment reliability.

Experience with shredder or crushing operations and a mechanical background preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Working hours are from 5:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, and every other Saturday from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm or as needed.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Choice of 2 Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

Responsibilities of a Shredder Operator

• Operate and continuously monitor shredding plant equipment to include input and output conveyors, the shredder, and downstream equipment and systems.
• Visually observe and direct activities of the shredding plant while in operation to maintain the proper flow of materials and communicate with co-workers to identify and prevent production disruptions.
• Continually monitor and adjust shredder settings and materials input to ensure proper material size and quality, and to maintain production efficiency.
• Complete pre- and post-shift plant inspections and routine preventative maintenance tasks.
• Preform clean ups, greasing of bearings, and aid the maintenance team with repairs as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment such as material handlers, front-end loaders, manlifts, etc. when not running the shredder or during maintenance and clean up periods.
• Complete all required production, maintenance, inspection, and other reports as required; and immediately report any concerns, defects, or needed repairs to management.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of a Shedder Operator

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience as a shredder operator in the metals recycling industry; or crusher operator in a plant or mining industry preferred.
• Strong personal desire to learn new skills and to advance to higher levels of competencies.
• Team player, dependable, motivated, and ability to effectively communicate well with others.
• Mechanically inclined, with welding and torch experience.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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