Equipment Operator

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•El Monte, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator reports to the Facility and Operations Manager and handles shipping, receiving, and inventory maintenance while complying with company Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include forklift operations; assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping materials; receiving, unpacking, verifying, and recording incoming merchandise or materials; data entry; and arranging transportation. The role requires knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques used in procurement and distribution. The position operates under flexible parameters, with the goal of delivering safe, effective, and efficient work and high-quality products. The Equipment Operator supports internal controls by understanding and following established controls, communicating them, and suggesting or making improvements to related policies and procedures. The role also requires communicating operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions. The position involves regular exposure to all weather conditions and to hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt throughout the scrap yard. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as needed. Travel is not required. Workload and schedule may be unpredictable, with substantial pressure during peak times, interruptions, and intermittent schedule irregularities. Extra hours may be required, including weekends and holidays. Daily face-to-face, telephone, and email contact is required with the Purchasing Agent or Maintenance Manager and operations production employees.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certification, or experience in a similar role preferred.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the warehouse; crouch, bend, stoop, and twist consistently; reach frequently; climb occasionally; and handle and grasp parts continually.
Ability to communicate continually by speech and hearing, with visual acuity for close-detail work.
Ability to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
Ability to wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other required personal protective equipment.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canadian applicants must be at least 16 years old.
U.S. employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and help provide a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Receive and count stock items and record data associated with closing purchase orders.
Determine shipping methods using knowledge of procedures, routes, and rates.
Verify inventory computations through cycle counts and coordinate with buyers and appropriate managers to address damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
Assist with delivery or routing of materials to departments using devices such as hand trucks, company vehicles, or sorting bins.
Pack and unpack warehouse stock and perform inventory replenishment requisitioning as needed.
Assist with data entry and requisition processing, and cross-train with buyers to support purchasing functions as required.
Monitor the parts counter and use of company-owned tools and equipment.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Report equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor for maintenance or repair.
Support the Company's Internal Control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with controls, and suggesting or making improvements to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions to appropriate personnel.