Shear Crane Operator

Job Duties

Including, but not limited to:
• Operate metal shearing equipment (track hoe) using safe work habits
• Observe shear operations to detect malfunctions and to notify maintenance.
• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
• Clean equipment.
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed
• Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members

Qualifications
• Employees in this position prior to April 2014 are presumed to be qualified and are "grandfathered" into their positions.
• Must pass a medical physical and drug test
• Must pass a background check
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
•Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Previous Shear experience a plus
Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment:
Scrap metal Recycling and shear area
• Equipment & Tools:
Shear, Hoists, hydraulic motors, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level:
Light to Moderate
• Work Capacity:
Lifting & carrying 35lb loads, standing long periods of time,
• Sensory Demands:
Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements:
Repetitive motions, gripping