Hydraulic Crane Operator/scrap Material Handler - Guelph, Canada - Benmet Steel & Metal

Benmet Steel & Metal

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Guelph, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

As a leader in the recycling/scrap industry, Benmet Steel and Metal is expanding its operations and growing its team. Located in Guelph Ontario we 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 English 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 twoway radios and other communication equipment
Maintain cleanliness of yard
Achieve or exceed operational targets
Reviewing, tracking and filing equipment preoperational 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