Shear/Heavy Equipment Operator
SA Recycling•Harvey, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Shear Operator is responsible for the safe operation of metal processing equipment. This role involves operating hydraulic, mechanical, or shearing equipment to shear, cut, or slit materials. The position requires adherence to safety procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.
Requirements
- Must have 10 years of Experience for this position
- Must pass a medical physical and drug test
- Must pass a background check
- Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
Nice To Haves
- high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
- Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Operate metal shearing equipment using safe work habits
- Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and to notify maintenance
- 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
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
