Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Category: Manufacturing Requisition Number: HEAVY023174

Posted: June 26, 2026

Full-Time

Rate: $22 USD per hour

Location: Louisville, KY 40210, USA

Description

Essential Functions of the Heavy Equipment Operator

• Supports company environmental, health, safety, security practices and policies
• Sorting and grading of incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and customers
• Facilitating production efficiency and productivity while never accepting lower quality
• Works together with other team members, and transportation companies

Required Skills

• Experience with forklifts, trucks and heavy machinery
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to multi-task
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, paid time off which starts with your first check, and paid holidays.

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.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.