Since 1976,
General Recycling Industries (GRI): has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently. With a continued focus on environmental best practices,
GRI: has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations. As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.
People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place!
GRI: offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.
To support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking Heavy Equipment Operators :with superior time management skills to join our busy South Edmonton location. These roles are responsible for the safe operation of a material handler and/or a shear in our ferrous yard for the purpose of moving, loading and cutting materials on-site. The ideal candidates will be safety conscious, have previous experience operating a material handler or other heavy equipment, sound judgment, and a positive can-do attitude.
This is a day shift - Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and some Saturday's from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the hourly rate is $30.
Key Responsibilities:
- Load railcars with recycled metal materials
- Operate material handler in a safe and effective manner
- Operate mobile shear in a safe and effective manner
- Identify product by grade for appropriate material processing on site
- Move, reduce, process, and load materials as dictated by production activity
- Pile, spread, or sort product by grade for appropriate placement on site
- Understand product/material information
- Clean and service equipment as scheduled or required
- Other assigned work as required
Core Competencies:
- Ability to monitor processes, material and operating environment
- Excellent control, coordination, response and dexterity skills
- Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
- Organizational and time management abilities
- Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems
- Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace
- Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
- Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables
- High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
- Possess A ‘can-do’ attitude
Education and Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience operating hydraulic cranes/material handlers/shears and/or excavators
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits:
- Employee referral program
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We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.