Equipment Operator

Location:
New Castle
214 Gardner Ave
New Castle, PA 16101, USA

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable, and safety-minded individual to join our team as an Equipment Operator. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a material handler to load and unload containers, trailers, and railcars; and lift and move scrap metal and other materials around the recycling yard.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. This is a rotating shift: two days on, two days off; and then three days on and three days off, from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator:

• Operate a material handler with a grapple or magnet to load and unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing or shipping.
• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
• Identify and grade inbound scrap and reject unacceptable items.
• Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Coordinate the movement of rail cars within the yard for loading and unloading scrap metal or other materials.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects, or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications of Equipment Operator:

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• 1-year experience operating a material handler (hydraulic crane) preferably in the scrap metal or demolition industries.
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to carry out 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, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

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