Heavy Equipment Operator - Edmonton, Canada - General Metals Group

General Metals Group

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Since 1976, General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently.

With a continued focus on environmental best practices, GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations.

As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.

People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority.

If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you're in the right place GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.

For training purposes, you will be working the day shift. Once trained, you will transition to the afternoon shift. Your primary hours of work will then be Monday to Friday from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

There will be a $2.00 per hour shift premium available on top of the regular starting hourly rate range of $26.00 to $32.00, dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

Complete daily and weekly equipment inspections and preventative maintenance activities
Complete daily and weekly mechanical checks
Actively manage equipment requirements with immediate supervisor and maintenance department
Maintain all documentation required to support above activities
Actively participate in material identification, evaluation, and segregation ensuring that materials sheared meet machine specifications
Work with and coordinate shearing activities with other operators
Operate equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and directions
Maintain and coordinate housekeeping activities within the shear control room and surrounding support structures
Make recommendations on processing improvements
Adhere to company policies, processes and procedures
Collaborate with supervisors on developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Other assigned duties as may be required to meet operational objectives

Core Competencies

Ability to monitor processes, material and operating environment
Knowledge of heavy equipment (loaders, excavators, etc.)
Mechanically inclined, with some experience in welding and electrical
Excellent control, coordination, response and dexterity skills
Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
Organizational and time management abilities
Resultsoriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems
Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace
Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision
Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
Ability to multitask and meet objectives/deliverables
High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
Possess A 'cando' attitude

Education and Experience