Heavy Equipment Operator

Venture Metals  is a fast-growing, metal recycling company looking to grow its operations team with an Equipment Operator.

*Need for 1st and 2nd Shift*

DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:

We are looking for full-time, dual role Heavy Equipment Operator, who will assist with metal recycling activities. Must be motivated, hardworking individuals for our warehouse scrap facility.

• Load and unload scrap metal materials with Grapple, forklift, or skid-steers.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment and industrial recycling equipment to minimize downtime and make improvements.
• Observe all safety requirements and lead by example.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback for coaching.
• Ensure a clean and orderly workplace; clean and prepare sites by removing debris and possible hazards.
• Adhere to, evaluate, and maintain proper service logs and maintenance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; climb; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled / outdoor facility.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some experience operating Grapple crane, forklift, skid steer and excavator operation / maintenance experience (helpful).
• Scrap metal/waste experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Venture Metals provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.