Heavy Equipment Operator - Scrap Processing
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Forklift Operator, Machine Operator, General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
At Oregon Steel Mills LLC, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.
The starting wage for this role is $25.00/hourwith monthly bonus opportunities. Our amazing benefits package starts on your very first day and includes low cost family medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401k plan with a 5% employer match, and an additional employer funded retirement savings account.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIESOperate mobile equipment including but not limited to forklifts, front loader, mobile cranes and heavy trucks
Operate scrap burning equipment
Unload and load scrap metal from trucks and railcars
Grade incoming and outgoing scrap while keeping inventory separated
Maintain equipment using basic hand tools
Perform daily safety inspection of all equipment
Keep accurate and legible records
Maintain a clean and safe work area; keep areas free from scrap and debris
Performs other duties as assigned
Ability to be an Oregon Steel Mills Certified Forklift Operator
Ability to be an Oregon Steel Mills Certified Mobile Crane Operator
Able to learn, retain, and apply new knowledge
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and willingness to learn, and accept changes in job duties
Excellent math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, accurate number identification
Able to work independently
Able to sit for long periods of time
Must have good spatial and relational perception
Knowledge of hand communicating signals for crane/ground communications
Able to use basic hand tools: wrenches, hammers, and screwdrivers
Able to work in environment subject to fluctuations in heat, humidity, odors, dust, and noise.
Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and/or overtime
Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits!
- Competitive wages and bonus opportunities
- Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost
- Short and long term disability programs
- Competitive retirement plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options
- Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays
- Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.
While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity EmployerOrion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
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