Come work in the business of sustainability and saving the planet! If you want to be a part of the solution towards a healthy and sustainable environment, then Richmond Steel Recycling (RSR) is the place for you. We are looking for a Material Handler Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team at our located at 16610 129 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB. Our vision is to empower employees through continuous development of their technical and emotional skills. As employees develop, they will be able to seek advancement in the organization. Sharing of knowledge makes all of us better and the company stronger. **Overview:** The position is a permanent, full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the Operations department Supervisors/Managers. **Job summary:** Must be able to operate scrap yard material handler (grapple/magnet) and front-end loader for unloading, loading trailers and railcars. **Responsibilities:** * Loads and unloads heavy material. * Strong understanding of material grades. * Adheres to pile management procedures. * Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. * Perform and maintain general housekeeping. * Completes inspection report prior to using equipment. * Responsible for customer and employee safety in and around work area. * Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. * High school diploma / GED * Equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. * Ability to write simple correspondence. * Applicants must have 3 or more years of heavy equipment operation experience, i.e. shear, excavator, material handler, front end loader or equivalent. * Must have industry experience * Valid Class 5 Drivers License. * Successful candidates must undergo drug & alcohol test. **Preferred Qualifications:** * 5 or more years of heavy equipment operation experience, i.e. shear, excavator, material handler, front end loader or equivalent. **Physical Demands:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. BENEFITS * Competitive wages * Pension plan * Extended health & dental benefits, premiums are 100% company sponsored after 3 months of employment * MSP premiums covered after 3 months * Employee Assistance Plan * Team atmosphere * Training and Development * and More!
Job Title
Material Handler