Loader Operator

ARE YOU CUT OUT FOR AIM Recycling?

Become a part of AIM’s history.

We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades through our employees’ strength and our clients’ trust, thus establishing our international presence and diversifying our expertise. Take your place at AIM Global, an integrated chain comprised of five divisions who work in collaboration to revalorize resources such as metals, construction waste, end-of-life vehicles and urban areas. We invest in our installations and employees to ensure a better future for all.

Are you a self-starter with the ability to learn new processes and concepts quickly? The successful candidate posses the ability to provide excellent customer while working in a fast-paced environment.

We have an open position in our Caribou Maine location for an Operator. Under the supervision of the Site Manager, the Loader Operator picks up and delivers the trailer for the different departments in the yard as well as any other handling of equipment requiring the use of their machine.  They also will weigh various metals as they enter or leave the yard.

Responsibilities:        

• Receive metals and deposit to the designated location
• Unload trailer(s) and perform quality control inspection(s)
• Transport containers of non-ferrous material
• Load ferrous products for customers
• Perform hardware identification tests using appropriate magnets or products
• Perform inventory of stock according to established schedule 
• Record and report materials which are entering and exiting the facility 
• General maintenance of equipment 
• Any other related tasks requested by the supervisor

• Ability to work in a noisy and dusty environment inside/outside of the shop 
• Knowledge of metals (an asset)
• Work experience with forklift and/or valid license to operate a forklift (an asset)
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to: sit frequently; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; push and pull occasionally when moving materials
• crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment
• Mental dexterity needed as Loader Operator will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awarenes
• High School diploma, GED Certification, or experience in a similar role preferred

Required competencies:

• Health and safety awareness
• Good physical condition
• Resourcefulness
• Attention to detail; ability to do repetitive work
• Punctuality and diligence

• Capacity for teamwork

• Full time and permanent position
• Overtime available

What we offer:

• Work clothes and boots
• Free parking
• Benefits 

American Iron & Metal and its subsidiaries offer equal employment opportunities to everyone. The masculine form is used solely to make the text easier to read. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.