Equipment Operator

External SA Recycling•Doraville, GA

27d

About The Position

The Equipment Operator operates metal processing equipment in a scrap metal recycling and shredder yard. The role involves monitoring processing operations, handling materials, responding safely to equipment jams, maintaining an orderly work area, and following applicable safety, health, and environmental procedures. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential. Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed qualified and grandfathered into their positions.

Requirements

Pass a medical physical and drug test.
Pass a background check.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to understand written or oral directions.
Ability to use basic math skills as required by the job.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including repetitive motions and gripping.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; foreign education is acceptable.
Bilingual English and Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Operate metal processing equipment using safe work habits.
Observe processing operations to detect malfunctions 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 procedures including LOTOTO, Fall Prevention, and Fire Prevention.
Clean the work area at the end of the shift and keep work areas neat and orderly.
Organize materials to use space more effectively.
Dispose of waste materials appropriately.
Inspect to ensure cleanup is completed and maintain workplace housekeeping for safety and hygienic conditions.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as SA Recycling safety, health, and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.