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Heavy Equipment Grapple Operator -5+ years experience

SA Recycling•San Bernardino, CA
•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

SA Recycling is seeking a Heavy Equipment Grapple Operator with 5+ years of experience in the scrap metal industry. This role involves operating metal processing equipment, monitoring operations for malfunctions, and performing general labor tasks to ensure efficient and safe operations within a scrap metal recycling and shredder yard environment.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in scrap metal industry.
  • 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

  • High school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable.
  • Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills.

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.

Benefits

  • Pay Range: $28-30/hr depending on experience

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