Equipment Operator I

- Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program.

- Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc.

- Duties include, but are not limited to: loading scrap material onto shredder feed conveyor, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks and railcars, etc.

- Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.

- Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.

- Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.

- General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.

- Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.

- Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment while providing excellent customer service.

- Minimum of 3-years previous heavy equipment operation in manufacturing environments, preferably in the scrap metal or construction industries.

- Knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles, hazards and safety precautions as well as mechanical ability.

- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

- Ability to adapt to frequent changes of priority and complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision.

- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

- Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions.