Professional Placement Services

Heavy Equipment Operator

Professional Placement Services  •  Twinsburg, OH (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Our partner is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Equipment Operator to support daily scrap metal and material handling operations. This role is ideal for an operator who is comfortable running large equipment in an industrial, outdoor environment and takes pride in safe, efficient work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and material handlers
  • Load, unload, sort, and stage scrap metal and materials
  • Support yard operations including processing, stockpiling, and shipment preparation
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Follow all safety procedures, policies, and PPE requirements
  • Work collaboratively with yard personnel and supervisors

Qualifications

  • Prior experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial or outdoor environment
  • Background in scrap, recycling, steel, construction, or demolition preferred
  • Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures
  • Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Schedule & Compensation

  • 1st Shift (Day Shift)
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Benefits offered
Professional Placement Services

About Professional Placement Services

Professional Placement Services is an outsourced Human Resource department contracted by the best companies to recruit on their behalf. Utilizing our talented recruiters, we find candidates’ whose desires and skills mesh perfectly with our employers’ needs. Our process allows both parties to feel comfortable and confident with their decision when the time comes to hire. At Professional Placement Services we believe that “Only the best will do” and we strive to unite excellent candidates with top notch employers.

PPS is honored to be affiliated with:

United Way

Big Brothers Big Sisters

City of Mentor Chamber of Commerce

American Staffing Association

Society for Human Resources Management

Council of Smaller Enterprises

Greater Akron Chamber

City of Solon Chamber of Commerce

The Materials Information Society

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Solon, Ohio
Year Founded
2001
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