Heavy Equipment Operator - Edmonton, Canada - General Recycling Industries

    General Recycling Industries
    General Recycling Industries Edmonton, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    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.


    To support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (Scrap Handler): with superior time management skills to join our busy South Edmonton location.

    This role is responsible for the safe operation of a material handler within the shredder yard and facility for the purpose of moving, loading and sorting materials on-site, and unloading customers.

    The ideal candidate will be safety conscious, have previous experience operating a material handler or other heavy equipment, sound judgment, and a positive can-do attitude.


    This position is a night shift, Sunday to Thursday from 9:00PM to 6:00AM and the starting hourly rate is $27-32, dependent on experience.

    There will be an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium added as well.


    Key Responsibilities:

    • Operate material handler in a safe and effective manner
    • Move, reduce, process, and load materials as dictated by production activity
    • Pile, spread, or sort product by grade for appropriate placement on site
    • Understand product/material information
    • Clean and service equipment as scheduled or required
    • There is potential to crosstrain into our Shredder and E-Crane as well
    • Other assigned work as required

    Core Competencies:

    • Ability to monitor processes, material and operating environment
    • Mechanically inclined
    • 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:

    • 3+ years' experience operating hydraulic cranes/material handlers
    • Excellent time management and organizational skills
    • Positive attitude
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Safety conscious
    Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?

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    We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.