Skid Steer Operator

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as a Skid Steer Operator. Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or forks to lift & transport bulk materials to & from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars.

This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities of a Skid Steer Operator

• Safety is our number one priority This Operator will use safe work habits at all times
• Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas
• Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or lifting devices.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank
• Weigh materials or products, and record weight and other production data on tags or labels.
• Signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials
• Hook tow trucks to trailer hitches and fasten attachments, such as graders, plows, rollers, and winch cables to tractors, using hitch pins.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial truck operation experience
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must pass Physical
• Must pass Drug screen
• Must pass Background check

Skills

• Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate

• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in

• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure machine is working properly.

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Time Management: Managing one's own time

• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus

• SA Recycling offers:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Choice of Medical plans, with Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401k with a Company Match
  • Weekly Pay
  • Referral Incentives
  • Company provided uniforms and PPE
  • Eligible for Safety and Profitability Bonuses

  PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

  An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

  All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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