Equipment Operator

At General Scrap Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. Job Description and Responsibilities Operate and maintain heavy, motorized equipment for purposes of unloading/loading of ferrous materials in a safe and efficient manner. In conjunction with the scale operator and office staff; unloads customers and maintains a steady flow in and out of the yard by minimizes traffic congestion. Interpro Recycling is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs. Operate heavy motorized equipment used in loading/unloading of ferrous material, including, but not limited to loaders, crane, grapple crane, shear and other equipment used to support the variety of activities essential to the yard operations Perform preventative maintenance as required, including checking all fluids to ensure motorized equipment is properly maintained Loads trucks accurately (proper weights), safely, efficiently and communicate via radio to scale personnel for confirmation of material loaded and any issues that may come up Unload transports with ferrous materials, safely and efficiently, clean (sweep) trailers of excess material Stockpile/sort metals and place in the designated areas Use hand-held mobile radio devices to effectively coordinate tasks and resources with yard and scale personnel Maintain accurate logs and records daily, weekly and monthly and/or as required by supervision Performs other duties as they might be assigned Requirements Completion of High School and/or equivalent Must have a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment, within the last three (3) years. Recognized heavy equipment experience includes operating Loaders, Excavators, Shears, and Material Handlers. Must have a valid Driver's License. Experience leading a team in a plant and/or mill setting considered an asset Customer focus: takes responsibility for developing excellent customer service making sure that all purchases are handled professionally and expeditiously Communication Skills: communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing and/or via mobile radio devices Ability to push, pull and lift materials up to 50 lbs. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision and regularly provides guidance to others Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities Compensation $22-24 per hour based on experience Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits! Competitive wages and bonus opportunities Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost Short and long term disability programs Competitive retirement plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company Tuition reimbursement Wellness program All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA. While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.