Heavy Equipment Operator - Front End Loader

Interview, hire, train, promote.

Are you interested in a lucrative and rewarding career path in the metal recycling industry?

Are you interested in a commodity-based role with worldwide reach?

If you are driven and want a rewarding career on the front line of environmental change, then this is the company for you!

What we do…

Benmet Steel & Metal is a leader in the Canadian scrap and recycling industry located in Guelph, Stratford and Owen Sound, Ontario. We are one of the most established and reputable independent scrap metal processors in Ontario. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our growing team.

What you'll do...

The Front end Loader/operator 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.

Job Description

- 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 two-way radios and other communication equipment

- Maintain cleanliness of yard

- Achieve or exceed operational targets

- Reviewing, tracking and filing equipment pre-operational checklists

- Report accidents/incidents/environmental issues to upper management

- This is a hands on role that involves walking the facility, inspecting materials and finished products.

Requirements

- Familiarity with heavy equipment, Front end Loaders.

- Experience as a heavy equipment 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

What we offer…

· Medical Benefits

· Dental Benefits

· Tuition reimbursement

· Overtime after 42.5 hours

· Basic Life Insurance

· Profit Sharing

Call-To-Action

If you're ready to make an impact in the recycling industry with your skills as our Front End Loader Operator we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Benmet Steel & Metal!

Your future starts here.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON N1E 2Y2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- Front end Loader: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person