Recycling Machine Operator

About the role

Do you have experience operating heavy machinery and are you looking for a stable position where your skill is valued?

In a solid company within the environmental and waste management sector, we are looking for a skilled Operator/Machinist trained in the handling of rotary machines, excavators, or grapples.

If you are passionate about operational work, the handling of heavy-tonnage machinery, and want to be part of a team committed to sustainability and the recycling of raw materials, this opportunity is for you!

What you'll do

Handling of specific machinery: Efficient operation and control of rotary machines, excavators, and/or grapples for the movement and conditioning of material.

Loading, unloading, and handling: Movement of waste and recycled raw materials in the reception, sorting, and storage areas of the plant.

Process feeding: Continuous supply of material to the recycling lines and presses to ensure workflow.

Basic maintenance: Daily inspection, checking levels, and first-level maintenance of the assigned machinery to ensure its good condition.

Regulatory compliance: Rigorous application of the safety and occupational risk prevention protocols specific to the plant.

What we're looking for

Accredited experience: Demonstrable previous experience in the handling of heavy plant machinery (rotary machine, excavator, or grapple).

Schedule availability: Ability to work in rotating morning and afternoon shifts, as well as availability to work on Saturdays on an occasional basis depending on production peaks.

Competencies: Orientation towards road/occupational safety, teamwork, responsibility in material care, and operational agility.

Nice to have

Valuable: Training in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL) for machinery handling and possession of a machinist diploma/license.

What you'll get

Remuneration: According to the collective agreement for the Recovery and recycling of waste and recycled raw materials. Minimum gross annual salary of 18,641.55 — (Machinist category), improvable with night shift premiums and bonuses to be assessed.

Salary improvement: Possibility to increase base remuneration through night shift supplements, overtime, and bonuses based on merit and performance.

Training provided by the company: Initial paid training period to guarantee your adaptation to the plant and the machinery.

Excellent working environment: Integration into a professional technical team with high standards of safety and occupational well-being.

How you'll work

Initial training: Afternoon shift (16:00 to 0:00 h).

Subsequent: Rotating morning shifts (06:00 to 16:00 h) and afternoon shifts (16:00 to 02:00 h / 16:00 to 0:00 h), from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays.

Job stability: Joining an essential sector with a high workload and long-term projection.