Heavy Equipment Operator - Malcolm, AL
Heavy Equipment Operator
SMS Mill Services, LLC is a leader in the steel mill services industry prioritizing recycling and environmental/worker' safety and handling all operations with integrity. SMS Malcolm is seeking a highly skilled, SAFETY FOCUSED and dependable Heavy Equipment Operator. This role is responsible for is responsible for operating heavy mobile equipment to move, load, sort, and process scrap metal and materials in a fast-paced industrial environment. The ideal candidate has prior equipment experience, strong situational awareness, and a commitment to working safely around trucks, rail cars, and other moving equipment. SMS provides a comprehensive range of services for steel mill customers. We partner with our customers to design custom, cost-effective solutions, which focus on adding value and achieving goals for the operation and the environment. Our range of services includes, but is not limited scrap yard management, finished or semi-finished product services, melt shop services, logistics/transportation support, and slag processing. Key Responsibilities:- Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, and other mobile equipment
- Load and unload trucks, trailers, containers, and rail cars safely and efficiently
- Sort, stack, and move scrap metal and raw materials throughout the yard or mill site
- Feed processing equipment or production areas as directed
- Perform daily pre-shift inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks
- Report equipment defects, maintenance needs, or safety concerns promptly
- Maintain production flow while following operating procedures
- Assist with general yard cleanup and housekeeping duties
- Work closely with supervisors, scale operators, mechanics, and other team members
- Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and site rules
- Maintain awareness of pedestrians, truck traffic, rail activity, and surrounding equipment
- Operate equipment responsibly in tight spaces and active industrial areas
- Participate in safety meetings and training programs
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Previous heavy equipment operating experience required
- Experience in scrap recycling, steel mill, demolition, construction, or industrial settings preferred
- Ability to operate multiple types of equipment is a plus
- Strong hand-eye coordination and awareness of surroundings
- Dependable attendance and punctuality required
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed
- Ability to work in an industrial steel mill scrap yard environment
- Exposure to noise, weather changes, dust, and moving equipment
- Ability to climb equipment ladders, sit for extended periods, and perform physical tasks as needed
- Stable full-time opportunity
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Overtime opportunities
- Team-oriented workplace
- Growth opportunities within operations
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