Equipment Operator

External SA RecyclingStuart, FL
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 and mechanical tasks related to material handling. The position also requires maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to safety procedures, and ensuring effective housekeeping.

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.
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