Crane Operator

American Iron and Metal•Saint-Anselme, QC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a crane operator who enjoys hands-on fieldwork and does not want to be limited to a single machine. In this role, you will be at the heart of our Bellechasse team's yard operations and will actively participate in the full flow of materials. You will operate the crane, as well as other heavy equipment as the day's needs require (loader, forklift, etc.). This position is highly versatile, active, and physically demanding. The work also includes manual metal sorting and physical outdoor work, in addition to equipment operation. A large portion of the tasks takes place in the field, on the move, in collaboration with the team.

Requirements

Experience operating heavy equipment (crane, loader, or equivalent)
Comfortable in a physical and outdoor environment
Strong ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities
Well-developed sense of occupational health and safety
Proactive, field-oriented attitude
Class 5 driver's licence (essential asset)
Experience in a scrap yard or in recycling (strong asset)

Responsibilities

Operating the crane and participating in general yard activities
Sorting and identifying metals (testing, magnets, etc.) and assessing non-sellable materials
Receiving, unloading, and routing metals to the appropriate areas
Verifying the quality of materials received and handled
Transporting and organizing non-ferrous material bins on site
Using various equipment (crane, loader, forklift as needed)
Loading ferrous products destined for customers
Performing manual tasks related to daily operations (sorting, handling, and organizing materials)