Overview
The Equipment Operator is responsible for the processing of scrap metals using various tools and equipment.
Skills and Experience
- Ensure adherence to safety standards including use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), remove hazards as identified, and maintain cleanliness of the site
- Operate & maintain equipment including but not limited to wheeled crawler and pedestal crawlers from various manufacturers such as Caterpillar, Sennebogen and Liebherr
- Operate & maintain equipment movement in response to hand signals or radio commands
- Load and unload materials from storage, production areas, docks, delivery vehicles, staging areas, or containers using equipment including but not limited to a magnet and grapple
- Sort a variety of recycled materials and metals to separate out high-grade metals and removes any non-conforming metals
- Load baler and shredder using grapple or magnet
- Operate & maintain mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, skid steers, manlifts, street sweeper, and/or water trucks
- Perform tasks involving physical labor using tools, including but not limited to standard hand tools, torch, bander, saw zall, and wire snips
- Perform daily inspections on all equipment as required
- Identify scrap including the grade and type of material and any undesirable elements within the material
- Responsible for positioning trailers and containers around the yard and emptying gaylord boxes as required
- Perform cleaning duties related to plant equipment and general housekeeping
- Assist mechanics in the maintenance of equipment including plant equipment
- Interact with customers or drivers to direct or assist them
- Perform other tasks and operates & maintains other equipment as required
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Weekly pay
- $5 prescription drugs
- $5 doctor's visit copays
- Free teledoctor service
- Free counseling services
- Life insurance included
- Vision insurance included
- Dental insurance included
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free legal services
- Our unbeatable employee discount program
Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can’t wait to talk to you!
––Your Ōnin team