Equipment Operator

Posted:
7/13/2026, 5:36:19 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Niles, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION:

Operate a variety of scrap metal machines.  Load and Unload scrap metal from trucks using forklift.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Frequent sitting while operating shearing, bailing, and forklift equipment
  • Some standing, walking, and lifting when in the yard and sorting scrap metal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Ability to work well with other employees.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Basic reading skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience running multiple machines.
  • Ability to drive a forklift truck.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Operate shearing machines.
  • Operate bailing machines.
  • Sort scrap metal.
  • Load and unload trucks in the yard.
  • Operate forklift as necessary.
  • Ensure a safe work environment and contribute to a highly engaging culture that fosters safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and trust.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SUPERVISION:

  • Business specific, please update at time of posting.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  • Reports to: Business specific, please update at time of posting.
  • Primary internal customers: Business specific, please update at time of posting.
  • Primary external customers:  Business specific, please update at time of posting.

POSITION CHALLENGES:

  • None.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).