Yard Operator

Commercial Metals Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Metals Company in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for dedicated team members to operate material handling equipment in the scrap industry. The role requires a commitment to safety, dependability, and teamwork. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with experience operating heavy machinery preferred. The position also entails physical requirements such as lifting up to 50 lbs and participating in a rotating shift schedule. Join CMC for a chance to grow in a Fortune 500 company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Dependability in attendance and flexibility to meet business needs.
• Some overtime required including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple pieces of material handling equipment.
• Direct inbound scrap trucks to individual bays.
• Assist maintenance personnel when needed.
• Uphold the CMC Safety Culture.
• Communicate about production issues.
• Complete equipment inspection reports each shift.
• Suggest improvements in work methods.
• Perform daily housekeeping duties.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to multitask

Dependability

Heavy machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Job description

CMC is a Fortune 500 company focused on construction reinforcement and steel products. Our success comes from assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems worldwide.

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You\'ll Do

• Capable of operating multiple pieces of material handling equipment used primarily in the scrap industry
• Direct inbound scrap trucks to the individual bays within the scrap yard
• Assist maintenance personnel when requested or needed
• Participate in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Effectively communicate with others about possible production issues, concerns, and needs
• Ensure equipment inspection reports are filled out each shift
• Responsible for continuous improvement such as suggesting improvements in work methods and procedures
• Perform daily housekeeping duties, including maintaining a clean and organized immediate work area
• Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others

What You\'ll Need

• Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment, with excellent strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Dependability in attendance, work completion, and flexibility to meet business needs
• Must be able to learn quickly and multitask
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Some overtime will be required
• Work on a rotating shift which may include weekends and holidays
• Ability to work overtime as required, including planned schedules and unplanned emergency situations
• Forklift, Crane, or experience operating heavy machinery preferred

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to joinCMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let\'s build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.