Heavy Equipment Machine Handler

Elgin Recycling
Gilberts, IL

Heavy Equipment Material Handler – Responsible for the safe operation of our material handlers- Link-Belt 240 Material Handler, Caterpillar 320dl. The ideal candidates will have heavy equipment experience and a great safety record. Daily cleaning and equipment inspections are required. The candidate will work to determine and meet all customers’ needs, providing friendly & efficient service. This position is full time, working at least 32 hours a week during our hours of operation (Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to 1 pm).

 

Primary Job Duties

• Operating heavy machinery- Experience with excavators, material handlers

• Loading and unloading vehicles

• Ability to take directions from management

• Adaptability to new environments

• Daily pre-trip inspection of equipment

• Properly sort and load scrap metal to specifications in a safe and productive manner

• Breaking down of certain materials for upgrades

• Other duties as required

 

Other Job Requirements

• Dependable

• Hardworking

• Trustworthy / Honest

• Punctual

• Excellent Safety Record

• Friendly / Outgoing / Likes to work with people

• Team Player

• Bi-lingual is a plus but not required

 

Physical Demands

• Responsibilities primarily performed by standing / walking 90% of the time

• Sitting is required for the remaining 10% of the time

• Normal range of vision, depth perception and hearing is needed

• Ability to bend, stoop and reach above the shoulders is required

• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 pounds

• The ability to work in both extreme heat and cold weather conditions is required

 

Benefits:

  • $24- $27/hr Depending on Experience
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 60 Days
  • Vacation and Sick PTO after 60 Days
  • Holiday Pay after 60 Days
  • 401K Retirement Account after 1 Year
  • Life Insurance after 1 Year
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family
  • Employee of the Year Award (Disney World)
Posted 2026-04-13

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