Shear Operator

• Operate metal shearing equipment using safe work habits
• Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and to notify maintenance.
• Load material into chamber for crushing and pushing into cutter.
• 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
• Organizing 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

SA Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SA Recycling is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler and processor. Recognized as an industry leader in metal recycling, we operate over more than 150 recycling centers located throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, Missouri, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. SA Recycling is a one-stop shop for all your recycling needs, accepting all types of scrap metal, ranging from cars and appliances to plumbing fixtures, electrical wire, aluminum cans and other household recyclables.

Whether you are cleaning out your garage or scrapping out obsolete items from your home or business, we not only accept and recycle your material, but we will also pay you top prices for your metal with fast and friendly service. Our professional logistics team offers industry leading roll off box service for job-site recycling and collection. We understand the importance of recycling to the local economy as well as the global trade market.

By processing millions of tons of scrap each year, SA Recycling aids in meeting the demands of both domestic and international manufacturers. We closely monitor market trends to offer our customers the most competitive prices and create strong customer relationships through honesty and integrity. Our facilities are designed with safety and efficiency in mind for both employees and customers. Our equipment is maintained and updated regularly, and our scales are calibrated quarterly.

Several of our facilities employ state-of-the-art Mega-Shredders that shred large volumes of metal in just seconds, supplying a refined form of ferrous metal that steel mills prefer. Our innovations include an industry-first sorting system designed to improve our ability to recover aluminum, brass, and other…