Crane Operator

Sims Limited•Bridgeport, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sims Metal is seeking an experienced, safety-conscious Crane Operator for its scrap metal recycling facility in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. The role safely moves, loads, unloads, sorts, and processes scrap metal while supporting daily yard operations. The operator uses cranes and material handlers equipped with grapples, magnets, or other attachments and may feed scrap into processing equipment such as shears, balers, and shredders. The position works outdoors in varying weather and in a physically demanding industrial environment, with overtime and weekend work required as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

Previous experience operating cranes, material handlers, excavators, or similar heavy equipment.
Strong understanding of heavy equipment safety procedures and load-handling practices.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in a physically demanding industrial environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with ground personnel and follow directions.
Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to recognize equipment issues.
Dependability, safety focus, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a scrap metal recycling facility, demolition yard, or industrial environment.
Familiarity with grapple and magnet attachments.
Experience operating Sennebogen, Liebherr, CAT, or similar material-handling equipment.
Previous experience loading scrap into shredders, shears, or other metal processing machinery.
Knowledge of scrap metal grades and material separation.
Experience working in a fast-paced scrap yard or recycling operation.

Responsibilities

Safely operate cranes and material handlers equipped with grapples, magnets, or other attachments to move and process scrap metal.
Load and unload trucks, trailers, railcars, and containers as needed.
Sort and separate ferrous and non-ferrous metals according to operational requirements.
Feed scrap metal into processing equipment, including shears, balers, and shredders, as applicable.
Maintain an organized and safe work area and ensure efficient material movement throughout the yard.
Perform daily pre-operation inspections and identify potential mechanical or safety concerns.
Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance or repair needs to supervisors.
Follow company safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
Assist with general yard operations and perform other duties as assigned.