Description
Summary:
Operate heavy machinery to move, sort, and process scrap metal safely and efficiently in a fast-paced outdoor industrial environment.
Highlights:
1. Operate heavy equipment like excavators, loaders, and material handlers
2. Hands-on role in an outdoor industrial environment
3. Opportunities for advancement and a strong team environment
Equipment Operator
Company: Richmond Recycling Inc.
Location: Richmond, Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
Richmond Recycling Inc. is a fast-paced scrap metal recycling operation built on hard work, safety, and efficiency. We process ferrous and non-ferrous materials with a focus on getting the job done right, keeping our yard organized, and delivering top value to our customers.
Position Overview
The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy machinery to move, sort, and process scrap metal safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role in an outdoor industrial environment where attention to safety, precision, and productivity is critical.
Key Responsibilities
Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, and material handlers
Sort and process scrap materials (ferrous and non-ferrous)
Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers safely and efficiently
Feed processing equipment such as shears, balers, and shredders
Maintain clean and organized work areas within the yard
Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
Identify and report mechanical issues or safety concerns
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Assist with general yard duties as needed
Qualifications
2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in construction, recycling, or industrial settings
Strong understanding of equipment safety and operation
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
Strong awareness of surroundings and attention to detail
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Preferred Experience
Scrap metal or recycling yard experience
Experience operating grapples, magnets, or shears
Knowledge of ferrous vs. non-ferrous materials
Basic mechanical skills for equipment upkeep
Pass pre-employment screening, health assessment and drug screen
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay based on experience
Health Insurance
Overtime opportunities
Stable, year-round work
Opportunities for advancement
Strong team environment
Why Join Richmond Recycling Inc.?
If you like running iron, working hard, and being part of a crew that gets things done, this is the place for you. At Richmond Recycling Inc., operators are the backbone of the yard—moving material, driving production, and keeping everything flowing.