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Heavy Equipment Operator

Sims Metal

Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Location: Richmond, CA, US, 94804 Company: simsmetalm Req ID: 6497 Salary Range: 26.95

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

Pay rate: 26.95

Job Summary: Operates material handler (grapple/magnet) and front-end loaders (>9 tons), and forklift to assist unloading customers and load trailers to prepare for transport of scrap materials. Inspects incoming material and grades accordingly.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to all SMM safety policies.
  • Load and unload customer's trucks/vehicles.
  • Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
  • Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
  • Perform and maintain general housekeeping.
  • Provides a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • 3 to 5 years' experience operating heavy equipment.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, procedures, correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to speak and understand English.
  • Safety Sensitive Position

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment.

We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits. Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination.

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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