Crane Operator

Job summary

The Crane Operator will manage yard operations by operating heavy machinery, including cranes, loaders, and forklifts to move and organize materials. Additionally, the role involves manual metal sorting, quality assessment of received materials, and active collaboration with the yard team.

Job details

Company Description American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 135 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers. Join the AIM team, a growing organization specializing in metal recycling, demolition, industrial repurposing, and large-scale material management. Here, hands-on field work is at the core of our operations. We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all. It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence. What we offer! Temporary, full-time position; Stable day shift schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; Competitive salary, group insurance, and RRSP with employer contribution; Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 24/7 telemedicine; New steel-toe safety boots provided upon hire; Training provided on equipment and recycling operations; Tools, support, and opportunities for professional development; AIM tuition assistance program (eligible after 5 years of continuous service); Dynamic, stimulating, and pleasant work environment. Job Description We are looking for a Crane Operator who enjoys hands-on work and wants a versatile role rather than being limited to operating one machine. In this role, you will be at the heart of the yard operations at our Lac-Mégantic team and will actively contribute to material handling. You will operate the crane, as well as various heavy equipment depending on operational needs (loader, forklift, etc.). This is a highly versatile, active and physically demanding position. The role also includes manual metal sorting and physical outdoor work, in addition to equipment operation. A large part of the work is performed outdoors, on the yard and in collaboration with the team. Responsibilities : Operate the crane and participate in general yard activities; Sort and identify metals (using tests, magnets, etc.) and assess non-saleable materials; Receive, unload and move metals to the appropriate areas; Check the quality of materials received and handled; Transport and organize non-ferrous material bins on site; Operate various equipment (crane, loader and forklift) as needed; Load ferrous products for customers; Perform manual tasks related to daily operations, including sorting, handling and organizing materials. Qualifications To join our team : Experience operating heavy equipment (crane, loader or equivalent); Comfortable working in a physical and outdoor environment; Strong ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities; Strong commitment to health and safety; Proactive, hands-on attitude; Valid Class 5 driver's licence (asset); Experience in a scrap yard or recycling environment (strong asset). Additional Information American Iron and Metal (AIM) and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, skin color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.

What you’ll do

The Crane Operator will manage yard operations by operating heavy machinery, including cranes, loaders, and forklifts to move and organize materials. Additionally, the role involves manual metal sorting, quality assessment of received materials, and active collaboration with the yard team.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience operating heavy equipment such as cranes or loaders and be comfortable performing physical labor in an outdoor environment. A proactive attitude, strong commitment to health and safety, and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.

Benefits

• Group insurance • RRSP with employer contribution • Employee Assistance Program • 24/7 telemedicine • Steel-toe safety boots • Equipment training • Professional development • Tuition assistance program

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• outdoor work · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Crane operation
• Heavy equipment operation
• Material handling
• Metal sorting
• Forklift operation
• Loader operation
• Quality control
• Safety compliance
• Teamwork
• Physical labor
• Outdoor work
• Equipment Operation
• Demolition
• Management
• Heavy Equipment
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Forklift Truck
• Material Handling
• Operations
• Sorting
• Telehealth

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
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