Heavy Machine Operator

Over the last forty years, United Scrap Metal (“USM”) has grown from $200 and a rental truck into one of the largest full-service recyclers in the country. Today, the team continues to pioneer innovative, solutions-driven recycling programs through ethical and sustainable practices. This has earned them both National acclaim and recognition with the achievement of several dozen awards. With 400+ team members across 6 locations nationally, the company’s commitment to excellence is reflected in an outstanding client retention rate across several thousand customers throughout North America. This substantial growth is further supported by strong consumer partnerships who recognize a consistent delivery of high quality non-ferrous and ferrous material via truck, container, rail and barge shipment. Equally as important, is the expansion of the team’s focus on philanthropy, sustainability, diversity, and safety / compliance. A unique mission exists in making a positive impact in the lives of others, throughout the communities in which they live, work and service. USM is proud to make a difference for its clients, consumers and local communities as it continues to drive forward into the next forty years and beyond.

Position Overview:

The Equipment Operator works under the direction of the Yard Supervisor. This individual is expected to follow the instructions to complete various tasks assigned by the Yard Supervisor. Basic duties include loading and unloading material from various containers such as roll offs, gondolas, dump bodies, etc.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Performs job with integrity while upholding ethical standards and expectations of the organization
• Facilitates internal communication with his or her Supervisor and peers
• Views, grades and sorts material
• Ability to use equipment to load, unload or distribute material and sort and segregate overweight material efficiently
• Facilitates a safe and clean work environment as demonstrated by his or her daily work practices
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet department and company goals while adhering to all company, safety and health policies

· Must demonstrate competency in all aspects of the job and company objectives

· Demonstrate understanding of company policies, rules and trainings

· Other duties as assigned

Desired Characteristics:

· Must possess basic reading and writing comprehension in English

· Trained and certified to operate assigned equipment (examples could be either a skid steer loader or crane)

· Must have the ability to perform the physical tasks of the job such as sitting for extended periods of time in a confined space (equipment cabin)

• Ability to work in various environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, dusty, dirty and/or wet conditions
• Able to fulfill flexible scheduling requirements as determined by the manager and / or business needs of the operation

Minimum Safety Training Requirements:

· Basic on-the-job training that satisfies the Primary Objectives of the specific position (as noted above)

· US-SOP-01 United in Safety Manual

· US-F11 QEH&S Policy

· US-SOP-03 Team Member Handbook

We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at USM:

Trust ● Commitment ● Loyalty ● Passion ● Performance

USM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. USM will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. USM is a Zero Impairment Workplace. USM provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Talent Acquisition contact or another member of our People Development Team at careers@unitedscrap.com. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person