Crane Operator

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 3500 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades (we just celebrated our 86th birthday) thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of the AIM community, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

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

**Job Description**:
The crane operator performs the various loadings of material as well as any other handling of equipment, requiring the use of his machine and proceeds to the various weighing’s of material which enters or leaves the yard.
- Receive the metal and deposit it in the appropriate place;
- Unload the trucks and check the quality of the stock;
- Transport containers of non-ferrous material;
- Perform hardware identification tests using appropriate products or magnets;
- Take inventory of the material in stock according to the established schedule;
- Record reporting, the weights of material going in and going out the site;
- Lubricate, if necessary, the different parts of the machine that require lubrication;
- Wash the machine when required.
- Perform other labourer duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Ability to drive and operate a heavy vehicle;
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.

Additional Information
**What we offer**:

- Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Group benefits like Insurance and RRSP
- Additional training and uniform
- Great working environment
- Overtime opportunities.

**HEALTH AND SAFETY**
- Must work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and follow in accordance with AIM’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Responsible for reporting all accidents, illnesses, or ‘near miss’ incidents to management

**HOURS OF WORK**
- Permanent full-time position
- 44 hours per week, able to work extended hours/weekends when deemed necessary