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SA RECYCLING is Hiring a Forklift operator Near Chesterton, IN

We are looking for a hard-working, reliable and safety minded individual to join our team as an Forklift. As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of heavy equipment to load, unload, and move plate steel.

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

SA Recycling offers

  • Competitive Pay
  • Choice of 2 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
  • Advancement opportunities

Responsibilities of an Equipment Operator

  • Operate front end loaders or industrial forklifts to load, unload, and move plate steel for storage and shipping.
  • Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
  • Direct truck drivers into proper position for loading and unloading of plate steel.
  • Document, count, and verify piece counts for shipping and receiving.
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and report any concerns, defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Qualifications of Equipment Operator

  • 1-year experience operating 25,000 lbs forklift in an industrial environment.
  • Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.
  • Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
  • Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

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.

Last updated : 2024-05-14

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Utilities

SALARY

$52k-68k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/18/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/20/2024

WEBSITE

sarecycling.com

HEADQUARTERS

SAN DIEGO, CA

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

2007

CEO

MARK SWEETMAN

REVENUE

$200M - $500M

INDUSTRY

Utilities

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About SA RECYCLING

SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recyclers in North America. SA is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler and is involved, to a lesser extent, in green waste and fiber recycling. Recognized as an industry leader in metal recycling, we operate 80 recycling facilities located throughout Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia and Pennsylvania.

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