Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.
• Observe processing operations to detect malfunctions and notify maintenance when needed.
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Safely clean equipment when jams occur.
• Follow all procedures, including LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift and maintain neat, orderly workspaces.
• Ensure regular attendance and punctuality.
• Organize materials for effective use of space.
• Dispose of waste materials in the appropriate manner.
• Perform inspections to ensure cleanup is completed.
• Maintain effective housekeeping for safety and hygienic conditions.

Requirements

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed qualified and "grandfathered" into their roles.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test.
• Must pass a background check.
• Preferred: High school diploma or GED (or foreign education equivalent).
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) language skills are a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, understand directions (written or oral), and use basic math skills as required.

Job Expectations

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

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal recycling and shredder yard.
• Equipment & Tools: Shredder and other metal processing equipment, hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools.
• Physical Demand Level: Light to moderate.
• Work Capacity: Shredder Operator.
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste.
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions and gripping.