Metalico
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Bradford, Pennsylvania•Full-time
About the Job
Summary:
The heavy equipment operator/laborer will support operations through the operation of various material handling equipment. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of heavy equipment and fork trucks. This includes a high level of customer service, loading trucks, locating and relocating stockpiles as needed, and performing various cleanup activities. Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times. Performs cleanup activities on a routine basis. Performs other duties as directed by management.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ensure Safety Standards of Metalico, Inc. for customers.
- Clean and prepare job site in a tidy and safe manner.
- Use a variety of tools and machines: blowtorches, forklifts, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, etc.
- Sort and process scrap metal according to grade and size.
- Communicate with managers, supervisors, co-workers and customers clearly and respectfully.
- Must be able to perform a variety of tasks in all kinds of weather/seasons.
- Operate small equipment such as a forklift. Operate larger industrial equipment as needed.
- Safe Handling and/or moving material on a repetitive basis.
- Knowledge of the Excavator/Magnet/Grapple loading requirements; material shipping specifications; weight thresholds.
- Maintain daily logs of equipment usage, maintenance, inspections etc.
- Identify, report, correct and/or prevent hazards.
- Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.
- Ability to sit for long periods.
- Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and typical sounds.
- Ensure others around you are aware of your whereabouts.
- Personal protective equipment required: High visibility clothing, hard hat, hearing /eye protection, foot protection (steel toe boots).
- Work assigned schedule.
- Safe Handling and/or moving material on a repetitive basis.
- Ability to sit for long periods.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Basic knowledge of parts.
- Willingness to learn and take direction.
- Ability to work with little to no supervision.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Problem-solving skills required.
- Knowledge of computers.
- Basic warehouse knowledge.
Work Hours:
Hours of Operation – Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Saturdays as scheduled. Schedule is subject to change to facilitate business and production needs.
Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.