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Heavy Equipment Operator

Gebhart · Wabash, IN

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Description Position: Heavy Equipment Operator Division: Metal Source Status: Full Time / Hourly SUMMARY: The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating the heavy equipment in our recycling yards. REPORTS TO: Yard Supervisor / Yard Manager SUPERVISES:

N/a Essential

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors and rear-view camera are clean and operational.
  • Perform and document minor service on equipment, referring to more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance Shop for repair.
  • Operate material handling crane to move material within the yard.
  • Load and unload trucks / trailers of material with crane or other material handling equipment.
  • Process and prepare scrap metal material for shipping per instructions.
  • Direct customers within the yard and help customers unload material.
  • This position will be cross trained to help in other areas of the yard as needed.
  • Regular and timely attendance is an expectation of the position.
  • Follow the 5S foundations for deploying lean production tools and processes. Requirements

Education And/or

EXPERIENCE:

  • Previous Heavy Equipment Operator experience preferred.
  • High School Diploma preferred but not required. COMPETENCIES:
  • Team player attitude
  • Eagerness to learn and grow with the company.
  • Ability to adhere to company attendance policy.

Physical Demands and Work

ENVIRONMENT:

  • Physical Activity: Talking, hearing, repetitive motion, stooping, crouching, standing, walking, lifting, and climbing stairs.
  • Physical Requirements: Exerting up to fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Visual Acuity: ability to operate machinery and determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned including making general observations of facilities.
  • The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Some protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Also subject to dust, dirt, and extreme noise. CORE VALUES:
  • Service – Striving to provide the best experience for our customers and suppliers by making intentional actions and decisions to benefit others.
  • Organization – Possessing a fanatical commitment to operating clean, consistent, and efficient facilities.
  • Growth – Dedication towards continual improvement within our journey to become a better company.
  • Pride – To be proud of, and believe in, our company and the products and services we provide.