Industrial Operations Associate

About the role

The Operations Associate is a team member responsible for daily monitoring and processing of materials to add value for customers. The role involves working with a team to ensure materials are handled appropriately and customers receive the best service.

Hiring range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates industrial equipment including balers, forklifts, grinders, and other machinery to process and load recycling materials for collection and transportation.
• Processes production scrap, sorts materials, and bales cardboard and plastic film.
• Loads finished products onto trailers while following safe loading procedures.
• Ensures proper packaging of food waste and recycling into compliant containers per transport regulations and disposal/recycling site requirements.
• Attends all safety trainings, reports incidents or near misses, and wears required PPE to maintain workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Creates and manages shipping paperwork such as Bill-of-Lading, Packing List, Trailer Checklist, and Waste Manifests.
• Generates packing lists for outbound loads and documents weights for each item loaded onto trailers.
• Communicates challenges or inquiries to the Operations Supervisor as needed.
• Uses workplace experience to generate and present ideas for program improvement.
• May operate a 22ft box truck or a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
• Participates in training and learning opportunities to expand knowledge of company products, sales, and services.
• Performs additional duties as needed to support company vision, mission, and core values.

Career Path

• Associate: Demonstrates high performance in attendance, safety, productivity, and customer service. Completes necessary training and executes basic job functions, including preparing trailers per DOT requirements, completing paperwork, and performing material separation.
• Senior Associate: Achieves high performance in attendance, safety, productivity, and customer service, including forklift certification and pre/post inspections. Manages the scrap floor, identifies improvement opportunities, and communicates leads. Develops relationships with site contractors and uses strategic account teams when relevant.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 6-12 months of equipment operations experience is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license and legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Physical ability to lift 30 lbs frequently and 65 lbs several times a day, stand for 8 hours, and work extended hours if needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent listening, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of equipment operation such as forklifts, grinders, and box trucks.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and Microsoft Office is helpful.

Attributes

• Positive, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safety and customer focus.
• Open to personal and professional training and development.
• Results-oriented with the ability to balance big-picture thinking and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Maternity & Parental Leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discounted Stock Program.
• 401K.
• Employee Awards.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Wellness Incentive.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Career Pathways.

Pay

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience.