Objectives

* Must have different types of metals;

* Must know how to load end dumps with grapple;

* Must know how to service machine;

* Operate safety equipment, and use safe work habits;

* Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities in order to prevent overload;

* Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, and placing loads;

* Inspect cables and grappling devices for wear, and install or replace cables as needed;

* Clean, lubricate, and maintain mechanisms such as cables, pulleys, and grappling devices, making repairs as necessary;

* Inspect and adjust crane mechanisms and lifting accessories in order to prevent malfunctions and damage;

* Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking and outrigging under cranes;

* Load and unload bundles from trucks, and move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment;

* Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records;

* Review daily work and delivery schedules to determine orders, sequences of deliveries, and special loading instructions;

* Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays, and cover, uncover, and secure loads for delivery.

Qualification

* Must have 3-5 yrs experience in the scrap metal industry;

* Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions;

* Ability to use personal protective equipment and safety equipment required;

* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.