Processing Machine Operator

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, provides leading organizations in higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors with diverse services and expertise to assist them with compliance management. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity, and we are committed to social responsibility, focusing on environmental protection, sustainable development, and improving access to education and healthcare.

About the role

This onsite position reports to the Shift Supervisor and involves operating different types of balers, shredders, grinders, and extruding equipment in our North Carolina recycling operation. The role is safety-sensitive and requires a detail-oriented, highly motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Identify and label different types of material properly.
• Use basic and power hand tools to remove unwanted metal and plastic from recycled plastics.
• Drive sustainability by sorting different types of plastic and separating them for the grinding and extrusion process.
• Identify when material is not melting properly and adjust temperatures, screw speed, and ram settings as needed on compounder machines.
• Perform regular/daily cleaning of work area and tools.
• Work efficiently and productively, with the ability to multi-task.
• Stack material in a safe and efficient manner.
• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations and Triumvirate’s Health and Safety Practices.
• Respect and build working relationships with co-workers.
• Successfully complete on-the-job training.
• Stand for 8+ hours per day.
• Operate a forklift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong aptitude in problem solving and process improvement.
• Ability to articulate problems and solutions.
• Sense of urgency and personal initiative related to problem resolution with follow-through and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing stressful situations.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Openness to learning by adapting to new processes, incorporating constructive feedback, and taking initiative to develop skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to work overtime.
• Reliable form of transportation.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Previous forklift experience.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment requiring hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots.
• Large facility (~100,000 square feet).
• Seasonal variation in temperature and weather conditions.
• Frequent radio communication with operators and managers.
• Teamwork-centered atmosphere with multiple employees.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pay

$16.25/hour.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401k contributions.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Safety training with opportunities for external certifications.
• Mentorship and Career Succession Planning.
• Relocation Opportunities.
• Auto/Home insurance discounts.
• Pet assistance discount plans.
• Discounted movie passes.