Posted 24 days ago
Crane Operator
@ American Iron and Metal
Audet, Quebec
Overview
American Iron and Metal is hiring a full-time Crane Operator (Material Handler) in Lac-Mégantic for outdoor, hands-on yard work. The role centres on operating a material handler to move, sort and load metals, with weekday 8am to 5pm hours and a competitive salary.
Responsibilities:
- Operate a material handler to move, handle and load materials
- Sort and identify metals, including testing and magnets
- Receive, unload and move metals to designated areas
- Inspect quality of incoming and handled materials
- Load ferrous materials for customers
Requirements summary:
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as a crane or loader
- Comfortable in a physically demanding outdoor environment
- Strong commitment to occupational health and safety
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence (asset)
- Experience in a scrap yard or recycling environment (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · smartrecruiters
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Class 5 driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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American Iron and Metal
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Full company description
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125 sites worldwide. The primary reason? An effective and thorough development strategy. Today, AIM’s operations are headed by its founder’s successors: Herbert, Ronald, and Ricky Black, who have vowed to uphold the company’s long-established standards for quality. From its humble Canadian origins, we have grown to become a sophisticated leader in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling (AIM Recycling), decommissioning & demolition (Delsan AIM), auto-parts sales & recycling (AIM Kenny U-Pull), manufacturing of solder assemblies (AIM Global Solder Solutions), construction waste recycling (AIM Eco-Centre), and production of customized industrial & mining products (AIM Minesource).
- LinkedIn followers
- 94,252
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 985
- Reported office locations
- 9100 Boul Henri-Bourassa E, Montréal, QC H1E 2S4, CA
- 75 Steel City Crt, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y2, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Environmental Consulting
- Mining
- Waste Management
- Logistics
- Recycling
- Precious Metals
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- American Iron and Metal
- American Iron & Metal (AIM)
- Specialties
- Ferrous Scrap Recycling
- Aluminum Recycling
- Copper Recycling
- and Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, QC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1936 |
| Specialties | Ferrous Scrap RecyclingAluminum RecyclingCopper Recyclingand Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 285 |
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Company Description
Founded in 1936, AIM Recycling, a division of American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned Canadian company that has become one of the world's leading metal recyclers. Fueled by a commitment to delivering exceptional service, AIM Recycling specializes in the recovery and recycling of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. With the dedication of over 4,000 valued employees, the company has grown into a multifaceted success story, with a global presence and over 135 clean, safe, reliable, and publicly accessible recycling facilities worldwide.
We are proud to actively contribute to a more sustainable future by transforming materials and giving them a second life. Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.
What we offer :
- Permanent, full-time position;
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm;
- Competitive salary;
- Group insurance and RRSP with employer matching;`
- New steel-toe safety boots provided upon hiring;
- Training provided on equipment and recycling operations;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- Tools, support and opportunities for professional development;
- Dynamic, stimulating and enjoyable work environment!
Job Description
We are looking for a Crane Operator (Material Handler) to join our team in Lac-Mégantic!
Do you enjoy operating heavy equipment and working hands-on in an outdoor environment? This position is for you! Your primary responsibility will be operating the material handler to move, handle, and load materials.
Depending on operational needs, you may also assist with other yard activities, including metal sorting, receiving materials, and performing manual tasks. Operating other equipment, such as a loader or forklift, may also be part of the role, depending on your experience and the site's needs.
Responsibilities :
- Operate a material handler to move, handle, and load materials;
- Sort and identify metals using various methods and tools, including testing and magnets, and assess non-marketable materials;
- Receive, unload, and move metals to designated areas;
- Inspect the quality of incoming and handled materials;
- Move and organize bins containing non-ferrous materials throughout the yard;
- Operate other equipment, such as a crane, loader, or forklift, as needed;
- Load ferrous materials for customers;
- Perform manual tasks related to daily yard operations, including sorting, handling, and organizing materials.
Qualifications
To join our team :
- Experience operating heavy equipment, such as a crane, loader, or similar machinery;
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor environment;
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities;
- Strong commitment to occupational health and safety;
- Proactive, hands-on approach to work;
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence (strong asset);
- Experience in a scrap yard or recycling environment (strong asset).
Additional Information
American Iron and Metal (AIM)and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, skin color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other class protected under applicable employment laws.
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