Equipment Operator

simsmetalm • Monessen, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Job Summary
The EO operates equipment to include: frontend loader with bucket, 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, bobcat, and skid steer. Operators are to follow all Sims safety regulations and golden rules. The operator will provide pre-shift and end-of-shift inspections and is responsible for greasing and daily upkeep of equipment and work areas.

This job requires working a weekly 2nd shift schedule from 4:00 pm to 2:30 a.m. on Monday to Thursday.
This job requires working outdoors daily, including inclement weather (Cold, Heat, Rain, Snow, etc).
This job requires prior heavy equipment operator experience with either a front-end loader, a bobcat, or a skid steer.

Requirements

• Heavy Equipment Operator experience with either a front-end loader, a bobcat, or a skid steer.
• 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 the 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 the process
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company.
• Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.
• We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED