Mediabistro logo
job logo

Heavy Equipment Operator

Beacon Recycling, Muskegon, MI, United States


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of the Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate various equipment to lift, load, and sort metals or other material in a safe and accurate manner.

Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage

Quality/Blend and Pile management, outbound loading, fire prevention, and backup to all positions operating our Wendt 6090 industrial shredder

Operates large loaders, traveling or stationary cranes, and other heavy equipment as needed to lift, move and position various materials and equipment; observes load hookup and determines safe load capacities

Performs pre-start checks and maintains records

Ensure that outside areas are kept neat and clean and scraps and yard debris are appropriately recycled or disposed

Reports safety hazards immediately

Assists customers in unloading provides delivery status information, inventory availability and answers related questions

Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

3-5 years industry-related experience with tools and equipment as required

Skills and Knowledge

Good communication skills in English and ability to comprehend and follow written procedures, container labels and safety precautions

Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Basic math

Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to equipment operations

Ability to learn to recognize and classify metals such as brass, copper, stainless steel, aluminum and other metals

Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs frequently and on occasion up to 80lbs

Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position

Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, stoop, etc. for long periods of time

Must be willing to learn and strictly follow all company safety procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily in an outdoor yard environment, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

#J-18808-Ljbffr