The NF Recovery Plant Operator reports to the NF Recovery Production Supervisor or other applicable department/site leader as designated by the General or Regional General Manager. They will perform tasks that require general physical labor as well as operate machines and the Heavy Media Separation Plant in compliance with the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include utilization of hand and power tools, yard clean up and maintenance, and assisting other personnel through the yard. The NF Recovery Operator should possess knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Essential Functions
Security, Environmental, Health & Safety (H&S)
Supports and adheres to company environmental, health, safety, security practices and policies
Contributes to maintaining/providing a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
Operational Performance & Best Business Practices
Sorting and grading of incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and customers
Facilitating production efficiency and productivity while never accepting lower quality
Works together with other team members, and transportation companies
Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate machine.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, tangled material, or machine jamming.
Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground, or positioning equipment following hand or audio signals from other workers.
Special Projects
Aid throughout the yard as needed.
Performs special projects and/or perform other duties as assigned.
Internal Control Responsibilities
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business. Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not encompass any supervisory responsibilities.
Interpersonal Contacts
Direct contact with the NF Recovery Production Supervisor, the General Manager, and operations production employees.
Face-to-face and radio communication required daily.
Job Conditions
This position is regularly exposed to all weather conditions. Physical hazards such as noise, fumes, and dirt are present due to the equipment, machinery, and scrap as would be found throughout the scrap yard. Safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment as needed, must be worn to eliminate the risks associated with these hazards.
Handling multiple issues regarding safety and maintenance increases pressure. Workload may be unpredictable, and pressure can be substantial during peak times. Critical deadlines require considerable adaptability. Disturbances of workflow and/or irregularities in work schedule are expected and occur on an intermittent basis. Extra hours may be required, sometimes on weekends, weekdays, and holidays. Travel is not required for this position.
Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions
Ability to: sit rarely; stand and walk frequently on uneven ground and throughout the yard; lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently; push and pull occasionally when moving materials; crouch or bend at the knees consistently to move or access materials or equipment; stoop or bend at the waist consistently to move materials; reach at arm’s length and overhead frequently; twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually; climb occasionally when obtaining items; manual dexterity required as NF Recovery Operator will handle, grasp, and manipulate materials constantly; arm-hand steadiness required constantly for precision work; communicate by speech and hearing continually. Visual acuity needed for close detail work. Mental dexterity needed as NF Recovery Operator will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
Qualifications
High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role preferred.
Familiarity with industrial machinery preferred.
Possess knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.
An offer of U.S. employment by Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.
All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.
