Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

At OMNI we believe having the right people in the right place will always remain our greatest asset. Our employees create value for our customers and ultimately drive our success. We work SAFELY. Providing a safe working environment is a critical element of our core values. Our PEOPLE We respect and value one another and work together as one team. We act with INTEGRITY. We interact with our customers, our employees, and our stockholders with honesty and integrity. We demonstrate SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. We strive to make our communities better places to live, work, and grow.

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely operating material handling equipment to move, load, and unload scrap materials throughout the facility. You will support the preparation and processing of scrap metal for shipment, perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance while ensuring a safe and organized work environment. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, knowledgeable in scrap metals, able to work in all weather conditions, and committed to following safety standards without exception while working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Operate multiple types of material handling equipment i.e. Hi-Lo, Crane, and Forklift to dump scrap into roll-offs, trailers or compactors depending on the grade
• Load trailers to specified weights and swap out full trailers from bays, drive trailers across scales and fuel trucks at local gas station.
• Inspect Equipment prior to operation, fuel, lubricate daily.
• Complete shipping documents
• Complete daily housekeeping of work areas and sorting duties as directed.
• Ability to cross train on various equipment types.
• All other duties as requested by Lead and Supervisor.

Qualifications

What We Look For

• Must have or be willing to obtain Class A - CDL
• Must obtain OmniSource crane, baler, and forklift license
• Ability to work any of the 3 shifts in a 24/7 scheduled work environment
• Must have good verbal communication skills
• Must have or obtain a smart phone in order to receive company email
• Ability to perform basic Preventative Maintenance tasks
• Equipment troubleshooting skills
• Ability to perform hands on tasks
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, and frequently climb numerous flights of stairs
• Ability to perform housekeeping responsibilities such as shoveling and sweeping
• Scrap material identification for specific locations
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel
• High school diploma or GED

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of scrap is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Pay + Weekly Incentive Bonus Opportunities
• Full Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Annual Company Contribution
• Annual Bonus (Profit-Sharing)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match up to 50%
• Annual Stock Award ($2,200 every November)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Uniforms
• and many more!

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can contribute to the success of a dynamic team and grow your skills, we encourage you to apply today! Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.