Shear Crane Operator

Decatur
1300 Highway 20 West
Decatur, AL 35602, USA

• Operate metal shearing equipment (track hoe) using safe work habits
• Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and notify maintenance
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
• Clean equipment
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organize 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

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are 'grandfathered' into their positions
• 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
• Previous Shear experience a plus

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

• Work Environment:
  Scrap metal Recycling and shear area
• Equipment & Tools:
  Shear, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity:
  Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, standing long periods of time
• Sensory Demands:
  Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements:
  Repetitive motions, gripping

Equal Opportunity Employer

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