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Material Handlers/Heavy Equipment Crane Operator

Albuquerque, NM 87110

Posted: 03/16/2026 Job Skill: Manufacturing / Fabrication Job Number: abq0000190 Pay Rate: $13 - $17 per hour

Job Description

We are looking for hard-working, reliable and safety minded individuals to join our team as a Material Handlers/Heavy Equipment Crane Operator. As a Material Handler/Heavy Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient Operator of a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing operations, also load and unload containers and trailers and lift and move heavy scrap metal of varying sizes and weights around the work area. This position will work outside in varying weather conditions, and RedCap Staffing strictly adheres to all Metals Recycling Business Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.

Responsibilities

 

  • Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.

 

  • Provide a safe environment for all employees, customers, and visitors.
  • Operate a hydraulic grapple or magnetic crane to lift, sort, load or unload scrap metal and debris in preparation for processing.
  • Perform daily inspections on equipment reporting any defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Determine load weights and verify against lifting capacities to prevent overloads and dangerous situations.
  • Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, & procedures.



Job Requirements

  • High School diploma, GED Certification, or equivalent work experience.
  • Must pass a required Background, Drug screen and physical. 
  • Experience in the operation of a Caterpillar, Sennebogen, Grapple.
  • Previous Hydraulic Crane experience preferred. 
  • Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus. 
  • Ability to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
  • Ability to learn new tasks as assigned required.

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