Equipment Operator

Job Details

Division: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC

Location: Kansas City, KS, United States

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Attend safety meetings and participate in safety program
• Primary focus of this position will be operating a crane for unloading tractor trailers, and feeding material to the feed crane.
• Operate heavy equipment of various sizes including cranes and loaders, etc.
• Duties include, but are not limited to: unloading scrap material, pushing shred pile up, moving material throughout the yard, and/or loading trucks etc.
• Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Keep grounds clear of debris while maintaining safety standards.
• Operate small equipment such as a forklift or skid steer if needed.
• General labor duties that may include but not limited to sweeping, shoveling and general clean-up of any area and/or equipment throughout the yard.
• Effectively communicate over radio with teammates for traffic coordination, production, and safety procedures.
• Willing to cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using front-end loader, excavator or scrap handler in an Industrial/Outdoor Work Environment.
• 2 years knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
• Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Must be a willing to be a team player
• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.
• 5-day work week. Mon-Fri 6:00am-5:00pm. Hours subject to change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Flexible to work overtime, off-hours, weekends, and holidays in an industrial environment which includes being outdoors in all weather conditions
• Mechanical background/knowledge is a plus.

Detailed Selection Criteria:

Application must be complete and include position time frame dates, position title, job duties & responsibilities. Include all applicable heavy equipment experience to be considered.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace