Steel Mill Heavy Equipment Operator - Safe Material Handling

Enviri Corporation; Seven Fields (Butler County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k match

Job summary

Harsco Environmental is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run large mobile equipment supporting steel-mill operations and material handling. You will perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections, maintain clean work areas, and ensure adherence to safety regulations in a high-temperatures and busy mill environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of equipment operator experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of equipment operator experience.
• Ability to perform manual labor outdoors in varying weather.
• Good communication and ability to read operating instructions.
• Proactive in SAFETY and works well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, dozers, excavators, cranes, material handlers, haul trucks, and other support equipment
• Support steel‑mill operations through material handling activities, including slag, scrap metal, raw materials, and finished by‑products
• Perform pre‑shift and post‑shift equipment inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns
• Operate equipment in compliance with company policies, site procedures, and all applicable safety regulations
• Maintain awareness of surroundings while working in active mill areas with moving equipment, rail traffic, and high‑temperature processes
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, and maintenance personnel
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment cabs
• Complete required production, inspection, and equipment operation documentation
• Participate in safety meetings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and ongoing training programs
• Assist with basic equipment care and minor operational adjustments as trained

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harsco Environmental is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to safely run large mobile equipment supporting steel-mill operations and material handling. You will perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections, maintain clean work areas, and ensure adherence to safety regulations in a high-temperatures and busy mill environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of equipment operator experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills.