Heavy Equipment Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Heavy Equipment Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of the scrap yard by operating various material handling equipment relevant to a scrap yard, including material handlers, front-end loaders, skid steers, and other pieces of heavy or light equipment. Equipment operators may perform various duties, such as feeding the shredder feed conveyor, loading and unloading trucks, and moving materials safely about the yard. This position requires attention to detail and a strong emphasis on safety.

ABOUT HARMON SCRAP METAL

We are Harmon Scrap Metal, we recycle by processing scrap metal, and we are growing by the day. Our mission is to empower people to recycle the past to impact the future. We are intentional and disciplined in our pursuit to see every team member reach their personal, professional, and financial goals through the work we do together. Our core values, Discipline, Trust, Accountability, Alignment, and Adaptability and Safety are the backbone of our business. They guide our hiring process and daily operations. We are transparent and results-oriented in all we do.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures; attend safety meetings and participate in safety program
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes, including material handler, loaders, skid steers, etc.
• Duties include but are not limited to loading scrap into trailers, unloading vehicles, moving material throughout the yard, loading trucks
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections on equipment, reporting any defects or needed repairs via CRMM app
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates and truck drivers for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures
• Attend and participate in internal meetings and complete required training
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

BENEFITS

• Company Paid Life Insurance, STD, Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Program
• Professional Training & Development Opportunities

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Harmon Scrap Metal recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to careers@harmonscrapmetal.com.

Disclaimer: The sorting and processing of scrap metals involves using permanent magnets and electromagnets, creating magnetic fields, which can interfere with electronic medical devices like cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.