Equipment Operator

External SA Recycling•Birmingham, AL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator will be responsible for operating metal processing equipment safely and efficiently. This role involves monitoring operations, identifying and reporting malfunctions, and performing manual material handling tasks. The position also requires adherence to safety procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and effective organization of materials. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential.

Requirements

Must pass a medical physical and drug test
Must pass a background check
Ability to communicate with others effectively
Ability to understand direction (written or oral)
Ability to use basic math skills as the job demands
Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures

Nice To Haves

Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus

Responsibilities

Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits
Observe processing operations so that malfunctions can be detected, and notify maintenance of any malfunctions
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using hoists
Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
Safely clean equipment when jams occur
Follow all procedures e.g. LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention
Clean up work area at the end of shift
Keep work areas neat and orderly
Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members