Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator

Division: Metal Source

Status: Full Time / Hourly

SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating the heavy equipment in our recycling yards.

REPORTS TO: Yard Supervisor / Yard Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean and operational. 
• Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring to more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
• Operate material handling crane to move material within the yard.
• Load and unload trucks / trailers of material with crane or other material handling equipment.
• Process and prepare scrap metal material for shipping per instructions.
• Direct customers within the yard and help customers unload material.
• This position will be cross trained to help in other areas of the yard as needed. 
• Regular and timely attendance is an expectation of the position. 
• Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Heavy Equipment Operator experience preferred.
• High School Diploma preferred but not required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Team player attitude
• Eagerness to learn and grow with the company.
• Ability to adhere to company attendance policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical Activity: Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs.
• Physical Requirements: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
• Visual Acuity: ability to operate machinery and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including making general observations of facilities. 
• The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Some protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Also subject to dust, dirt, and extreme noise. 

CORE VALUES:

• Service – Striving to provide the best experience for our customers and suppliers by making intentional actions and decisions to benefit others. 
• Organization – Possessing a fanatical commitment to operating clean, consistent, and efficient facilities. 
• Growth – Dedication towards continual improvement within our journey to become a better company.
• Pride – To be proud of, and believe in, our company and the products and services we provide.