Heavy Equipment Operator

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Crane Operator. As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient Operator of a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations, also load and unload containers and trailers and lift and move heavy scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area.
This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and SA Recycling strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

SA Recycling offers:

• Competitive Pay


• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care


• 401k with a Company Match


• Weekly Pay


• Referral Incentives


• Company provided uniforms and PPE

Responsibilities of a Material Handler

• Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.


• Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.


• Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.


• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.


• Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.


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

Qualifications of a Material Handler

• High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.


• Must pass a required Background, Drug screen and physical.


• Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple. 


• Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred.


• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus.


• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.


• Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

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.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified). 

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.