Equipment Operator

simsmetalmBaltimore, MD
Onsite

About The Position

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling with facilities across the globe, playing an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, Sims continuously seeks new ways to broaden its participation in the environmental sector, ensuring a bright, safe, and secure future. The Equipment Operator (EO) is responsible for operating various equipment including a frontend loader with a bucket, a 12k forklift or smaller with a rotator, a bobcat, and a skid steer. Operators must adhere to all Sims safety regulations and golden rules, perform pre-shift and end-of-shift inspections, and are responsible for the daily greasing and upkeep of equipment and work areas.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Minimum of 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

  • Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning
  • Completes inspection report prior to using equipment
  • Safely operate machinery under the direction of the shift supervisor or production manager. Load trucks, pile scrap material, load/unload barges and rail cars
  • End of shift clean up and equipment inspection
  • Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality
  • Commit to the overall safety of the work environment
  • Sweeps and shovels residual waste from process
  • Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • range of attractive benefits
  • opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company
  • creating a zero-harm workplace
  • being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate
  • being responsible stewards of the environment

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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