Benmet Steel & Metal Looking for Hydraulic Crane Operator/Scrap Material Handler – Liebherr at Stratford, ON Full Time

As a leader in the recycling/scrap industry, Benmet Steel and Metal is expanding its operations and growing its team. We have recently expanded to a new yard in Stratford and are looking for hard working, dedicated individuals seeking a career in the recycling industry. We offer integrity, quality and friendly service to all our customers. Our employees have a sense of belonging, an opportunity to grow, competitive wages, clothing allowances, and Health and Dental benefits.

The operator/material handler responsibilities range from entry level tasks to a leadership role. The incumbent will succeed in accomplishing their duties by maintaining a constant awareness of their surroundings by ensuring all activities and responsibilities associated with this position meet Benmet Steel and Metal’s operational standards. Training will be provided and growth within the company is supported and encouraged.

Essential Skills:

• Familiarity with heavy hydraulic cranes such as Leibherr.
• Experience as a heavy duty hydraulic crane operator (Scrap Material Handler)
• Minimum of three years of experience with scrap metal
• Must have a strong knowledge of ferrous metal
• Must be accustomed to repetitive movements, lifting and year round working outdoors in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Great communication skills
• Ability to develop and grow a business, ensure continuous improvement and meet organizational objectives

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Move material to allocated areas in yard
• Load and unload trucks
• Perform general housekeeping duties to keep yard clean and organized
• Perform some preventative maintenance on equipment (i.e. greasing)
• Ensure piles are safely piled to avoid material from falling or piling down
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of yard
• Achieve or exceed operational targets
• Reviewing, tracking and filing equipment pre-operational checklists
• Various administrative duties
• Report accidents/incidents/environmental issues to upper management
• This is a hands on role that involves walking the facility, inspecting materials and finished products.
• Other operating duties may be assigned

SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$27.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• scrap and metal recycling: 1 year (preferred)
• crane operator: 1 year (preferred)