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Heavy Equipment Operator - Scrap Processing

Portland, OR, USA💼 Full-time💰 $300–$300🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate mobile equipment and scrap burning machinery to unload, load, grade, and inventory scrap metal at a steel mill.

Role type

Heavy Equipment Operator (Scrap Processing)

Builds

Scrap metal processing and inventory management for Oregon Steel Mills

Domain

Steel manufacturing / Scrap metal recycling

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Forklift operation, Mobile crane operation, Heavy truck operation, Front loader operation, Basic hand tools usage, Safety inspection procedures, Inventory grading, Record keeping

Preferred skills

Spatial perception, Math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), Ability to work rotating shifts

Technologies

Forklifts, Mobile cranes, Heavy trucks, Front loaders

Responsibilities

Operate mobile equipment including forklifts, front loaders, mobile cranes, and heavy trucks; Operate scrap burning equipment; Unload and load scrap metal from trucks and railcars; Grade incoming and outgoing scrap while keeping inventory separated; Maintain equipment using basic hand tools; Perform daily safety inspection of all equipment; Keep accurate and legible records; Maintain a clean and safe work area

Seniority

Entry-level to Individual Contributor

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