THE ROLE:
1. Daily checks
o Conduct pre-use inspections of plant and equipment at the start of each shift.
o Identify, report and log any defects or faults immediately.
o Ensure that all defective items are taken out of service and issues are addressed without delay.
o Complete relevant documentation
2. Safe & compliant operation of machinery
o Operate plant and equipment in accordance with site rules, training, manufacturer instructions, and standard operating procedures.
o Ensure that loading, movement and tipping of recyclable materials are carried out in a controlled, efficient and safe manner.
3. Stockpile & yard management
o Construct and maintain scrap material stockpiles in a safe, stable, and legally compliant manner ensuring compliance with all site permits and waste handling regulations.
o Prevent the risk of stockpile collapse, runoff or material spillage beyond designated boundaries.
o Use a trained banksman when required to assist with manoeuvring plant and material Particularly in confined or high traffic areas.
o Maintain clear working areas around stockpiles to prevent hazards.
4. Certification of compliance
o Ensure all required licences and certifications for operating are valid and up to date.
5. Site and off-site operations
o You will be required to work across both on-site and off-site operations, including support for projects both loading and other remote activities.
6. Incident and accident reporting
o Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses to the site manager.
o Assist with any subsequent investigation or corrective actions.
Other duties include:
o Follow all health & safety procedures including Life Saving Golden Rules, Risk Assessments & Standard Operating Procedures.
o Identify hazards report unsafe behaviours & conditions. Take preventive action to continuously reduce risks at the workplace.
o Attend and participate in meetings, toolbox talks.
o Participate to hazard identification & risk assessments related to your job/task.
o Understand all necessary risks & controls attaining to your activities, rigorously apply for scene controls & all check their presence & effectiveness.
o Continuously scan hazards risks report unsafe behaviours & conditions & take preventive actions providing your own safety is not compromised.
o Use your stop the job if unsafe conditions or behaviours are encountered (example a forcing critical control is missing or ineffective).
o Participate in health & safety activities & contribute to a clean & safe workplace
o Visitors must receive a site visitors orientation, including but not limited to PPE & emergency information & must be escorted while on site.
o Undertake mandatory & other training with regard to the changing requirements of the role.
o Communicate roles, expectations & accountabilities initially, at new assignments & on a regular basis.
o Take personal responsibility of PPE issued
Adhere to general Terms & Conditions of Employment.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Daily Checks
- Safe and compliance operation of machinery
- Incident reporting
What we’re looking for
- Experience within the Metal recycling/ Recycling industry.
- Experience as a machine operator within a plant environment