Hard Skills
IntermediateHeavy Equipment OperationThe ability to safely and efficiently operate machinery such as front-end loaders, forklifts, or excavators equipped with magnets or grapples for moving scrap metal.
EntryMetal Identification and SortingThe skill of distinguishing between various types of scrap metal, such as ferrous and non-ferrous, and different grades of alloys for proper processing.
EntryOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceStrict adherence to safety protocols, including the correct use of personal protective equipment and understanding hazard signs in a heavy industrial environment.
IntermediateLoad Securing and StabilityKnowledge of how to distribute weight and secure scrap metal within containers or trucks to ensure safe transport.
IntermediateHazardous Material HandlingRecognizing and safely managing contaminants found in scrap, such as oils, lead-acid batteries, or pressurized containers.