Equipment Operator - CLONE

SA Recycling•Stuart, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating metal processing equipment in a scrap metal recycling and shredder yard. The operator will be responsible for safe work habits, monitoring equipment for malfunctions, handling materials, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. Compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations is 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.

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.