At Interpro Prairie Recycling Inc., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees. JOB SUMMARY The Equipment Operator is responsible for safety and efficiently operating and maintaining heavy equipment to load, unload, and handle ferrous materials. In collaboration with the scale operator and office staff, the Equipment Operator helps coordinate the smooth unloading of customer materials and maintain an efficient flow of traffic in and out of the yar to minimize congestion and optimize yard operations. Interpro Recycling is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment. It is required for all jobs. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Operate heavy motorized equipment used in loading/unloading of ferrous material, including, but not limited to, loaders, cranes, grapple cranes, shears, and other equipment used to support the variety of activities essential to the yard operations • Perform preventative maintenance as required, including checking all fluids to ensure motorized equipment is properly maintained • Load trucks accurately (proper weights), safely, and efficiently, and communicate via radio to scale personnel for confirmation of material loaded and any issues that may come up • Unload transport with ferrous materials, safely and efficiently, and clean (sweep) trailers of excess material • Stockpile/sort metals and place them in the designated areas • Use hand-held mobile radio devices to coordinate tasks and resources with yard and scale personnel effectively • Maintain accurate logs and records daily, weekly, and monthly, and/or as required by supervision EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Completion of High School and/or equivalent • Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating heavy motorized equipment, within the last three (3) years. • Must have a valid Driver's License. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES • Knowledge of yard operations • Knowledge and understanding of ferrous metals and classifications • Customer focus: takes responsibility for developing excellent customer service, making sure that all purchases are handled professionally and expeditiously • Communication Skills: communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and/or via mobile radio devices • Team Player: establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations, recognizes group morale, and acts to protect and/or build as required • Self-motivated: initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Strong work ethic: uses time efficiently, works safely, and ensures everyone around him is working safely • Ability to push, pull, and lift materials up to 50 lbs. • Must have reliable transportation as the work site is not accessible by city transit Our total compensation package includes amazing benefits! Competitive wages and bonus opportunities Family medical, dental, and prescription coverage at minimal employee cost Short and long term disability programs Competitive retirement plans Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employer-provided and Voluntary Life Insurance options Paid vacation and recognized statutory holidays Apprenticeship and career advancement within the company Tuition reimbursement Wellness program While we thank all those who apply, only those being actively considered for employment will be contacted. Equal Opportunity Employer Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Orion Steel Group, L.L.C is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail careers@orionsteel.com or call: (312) 533-3577. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Join a team that manufactures excellence, drives success and builds careers! Orion Steel Group LLC is a leading producer of engineered steel products for rail, energy and industrial end markets with a legacy of operational success in the United States and Canada. We recycle nearly 1 million tons of scrap metal a year making steel to produce the materials vital to energy exploration, recovery and transmission, central to the movement of goods and people, and critical to building North America’s industrial infrastructure. From railroads to green energy, our engineered steel products strengthen our economy. Our team members come from diverse backgrounds, but all share a common set of core values. They work together to solve problems, contribute ideas and develop leading-edge products and processes that ensure success for our customers and our business. Strength in steel, strength in people.

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