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 a Heavy Equipment Operator (Scrap Handler): with superior time management skills to join our busy South Edmonton location.

This role is responsible for the safe operation of a material handler within the shredder yard and facility for the purpose of moving, loading and sorting materials on-site, and unloading customers.

The ideal candidate will be safety conscious, have previous experience operating a material handler or other heavy equipment, sound judgment, and a positive can-do attitude.

This position is a night shift, Sunday to Thursday from 9:00PM to 6:00AM and the starting hourly rate is $27-32, dependent on experience.

There will be an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium added as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate material handler in a safe and effective manner
• 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
• There is potential to crosstrain into our Shredder and E-Crane as well
• Other assigned work as required

Core Competencies:

• Ability to monitor processes, material and operating environment
• Mechanically inclined
• Excellent control, coordination, response and dexterity skills
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Resultsoriented 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 multitask 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 ‘cando’ attitude

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience operating hydraulic cranes/material handlers
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Safety conscious

Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?

Visit us online:

here:

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 a Heavy Equipment Operator (Scrap Handler): with superior time management skills to join our busy South Edmonton location.

This role is responsible for the safe operation of a material handler within the shredder yard and facility for the purpose of moving, loading and sorting materials on-site, and unloading customers.

The ideal candidate will be safety conscious, have previous experience operating a material handler or other heavy equipment, sound judgment, and a positive can-do attitude.

This position is a night shift, Sunday to Thursday from 9:00PM to 6:00AM and the starting hourly rate is $27-32, dependent on experience.

There will be an additional $2.00 per hour shift premium added as well.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate material handler in a safe and effective manner
• 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
• There is potential to crosstrain into our Shredder and E-Crane as well
• Other assigned work as required

Core Competencies:

• Ability to monitor processes, material and operating environment
• Mechanically inclined
• Excellent control, coordination, response and dexterity skills
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Resultsoriented 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 multitask 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 ‘cando’ attitude

Education and Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience operating hydraulic cranes/material handlers
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Safety conscious

Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?

Visit us online:

here:

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.