Loader Operator

About the role

The Loader Operator will contribute to the production team to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently while conforming to company policies. This position focuses primarily on Front Loader operation and various material handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Process vehicles in a safe manner to produce core & scrap products, enable the customers to pull parts, and satisfy environmental requirements.
• Operation of a Front Loader, Crusher, Fork Lift or Skid Steer: Move vehicles, cores, scrap, and other material safely through the yard.
• Ensure that loads are positioned and placed securely.
• Use various tool attachments to segregate and dismantle light passenger vehicles.

Requirements

• Maintain a Front Loader, Crusher, Fork Lift or Skid Steer: Perform the pre-operations check and other inspections/cleaning as prescribed in the Certification course.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience in automotive repair or dismantling.
• Experience with automotive parts and/or retail customers.
• Experience with tools and machinery.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Skills

• Standing, walking, bending, climbing and stretching for extended periods.
• Sitting for 6-8 hours per day in 2-3 hour intervals.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools.
• Ability to move 50 pounds regularly.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
• Regular and peripheral vision sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment.
• Hearing sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment.

Physical Activities Required

• Standing, walking, bending, climbing and stretching for extended periods outside in the weather.
• Sitting for 6-8 hours per day in 2-3 hour intervals.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools and the ability to move 50 pounds regularly.
• Good hand-eye coordination and motor skills sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment in an active work area.
• Regular and peripheral vision sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment in an active work area and perform job functions as described above.
• Hearing must be sufficient to safely operate fork lift equipment in an active work area.

Job Conditions

• Exposure on a regular basis to outdoor weather conditions.
• Periodic exposure to minimal chemical hazards.

Prefered Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Experience in automotive repair or dismantling.
• Experience with automotive parts and/or retail customers.
• Experience with tools and machinery.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish.

Prior to Employment

• All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• All Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
• Radiation Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.
• An offer of U.S. employment by Radiation Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
• All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement.
• This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.
• Radiation Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.