Chopper Operator
Location: St. Peters,Missouri,United States
At Didion Orf we are not just a team, we are a family of innovative and tenacious, doers. Our mission is to Do What is Right for a Better Tomorrow, recycling scrap metal and electronics.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, working with your hands and operating equipment? We have a great opportunity with our production team. Hours are M-F 6 am to 2:30 pm and every third Saturday from 8 am to 12 pm.
Job Duties:
- Check incoming metal scrap to remove contaminants like plastics, wood or unapproved metals.
- Load raw wire, cable, sheet metal, or other materials into hopper.
- Watch material flow to prevent jams, overloads, or blade damage during high-volume processing.
- Separate chopped metal cleanly from insulation debris using shaking screens or air separation systems.
- Collect and dispose of non-metallic waste byproducts.
- Utilize forklift and mini excavator to transport heavy bins, Gaylord boxes, and raw material to and from chopper.
- Weigh incoming raw scrap and outgoing processed metal to track machine yield and recovery rates.
- Complete daily safety, preventative maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Starting pay $18-22 per hour depending on equipment exprience plus opportunities for quarterly bonuses.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance with Deductible Reimbursement Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending Plan
- 401k Plan and Profift Sharing with Cmpany Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Scheduling Times