Job Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned business and a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with over 135 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive over the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Be part of the AIM team, a growing organization specializing in metal recycling, demolition, industrial repurposing, and large-scale materials management. Here, hands-on fieldwork is at the heart of our operations.

We are proud to actively contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming materials and giving them a second life. It's simple; we do it well. We strive for excellence.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position;
• Stable daytime schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM;
• Competitive salary, group insurance, and RRSP with employer contribution;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 24/7 telemedicine;
• Brand new steel-toed safety boots provided upon hiring;
• Training provided on equipment and recycling operations;
• Tools, support, and professional development opportunities;
• AIM tuition assistance program (eligible after 5 years of continuous service);
• A dynamic, stimulating, and enjoyable work environment!

We are looking for a Crane Operator who enjoys hands-on work and doesn't want to be limited to operating a single piece of equipment.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our Québec yard operations, actively contributing to the entire material flow. You will operate the crane while also using other heavy equipment as needed throughout the day, including loaders and forklifts.

This is a highly versatile, active, and physically demanding position In addition to operating equipment, you will perform manual metal sorting and other physical outdoor tasks. Much of the work is completed on the yard, in a fast-paced environment, alongside a collaborative team.

What you will be responsible for:

• Operating the crane and participating in general yard activities;
• Sorting and identifying metals (testing, magnets, etc.) and assessing non-sellable materials;
• Receiving, unloading, and routing metals to the appropriate areas;
• Verifying the quality of materials received and handled;
• Transporting and organizing non-ferrous material bins on site;
• Using various equipment (crane, loader, forklift as needed);
• Loading ferrous products destined for customers;
• Performing manual tasks related to daily operations (sorting, handling, and organizing materials).

Qualifications

To join our team :

• You have experience operating heavy equipment (crane, loader, or equivalent);
• You are comfortable in a physical and outdoor environment;
• You have a strong ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities;
• You have a well-developed sense of occupational health and safety;
• You have a proactive, field-oriented attitude;
• You hold a Class 5 driver's licence (essential asset);
• You have experience in a scrap yard or in recycling (strong asset).

Additional Information

American Iron & Metal and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. The masculine form is used solely to simplify the text and is intended to refer to all genders. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.