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SA Recycling LLC
Shear/Heavy Equipment Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$51,943 / year median in Louisiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The Shear Operator is responsible for the safe operation of metal processing equipment. Must have experience to be considered for this position Operating hydraulic, mechanical, or shearing equipment to shear, cut, or slit materials. Job Duties Including, but not limited to:
- 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
- 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
- Must have 10 years of Experience for this position
- 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 Job Expectations Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures. Physical Requirements
Work Environment:
Scrap metal Recycling and shredder yardEquipment & Tools:
Shredder & other metal processing equipment, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics toolsPhysical Demand Level:
Light to ModerateWork Capacity:
Shredder Operator _ Work CapacitySensory Demands:
Hearing, vision, touch, smell and tasteHand Movements:
Repetitive motions, gripping Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Dental Insurance