Front End Wheel Loader Operator

The Wheel Loader operator’s main goal is to move material where we need it in a safely manner Sometimes they process materials using the large attachments e.g. front-end, buckets, lifting forks, and grapples.

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:

• Unload and load trucks hauling shredded scrap and debris.
• Inspect and determine metal grade for inventory tracking.
• Perform daily operation and safety inspection.
• Communicates with office and truck drivers to determine commodities to load.
• Works independently when processing scrap metal.
• Works with customers to satisfy their needs and assist them when problems arise.
• Work with other employees in the scrap metal yard to ensure a safe working environment.
• Feed the shredder, balers, and shears scrap for processing
• Perform normal daily operation maintenance refueling, lubrication, cooling system cleaning, and housekeeping
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• 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.

Qualifications

• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Previous experience operating a Wheel Loader a plus

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.