Recycling Operator

Core Responsibilities

• Contributes to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations
• Set up, run, shut down, troubleshoot and clean production lines
• Understand, follow and apply information from the Run Instruction Sheet (RIS)
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift and man lift
• Maintain and properly complete logs for production ledgers (inbound, outbound, rejects and run) and quality control
• Complete Ready for Sale (RFS) tags
• Compute weights via calculator, competently using correct gross, tare and net figures
• Weigh material in boxes and hoppers. Correctly record weights in appropriate places
• Take regular and proper samples and systematically probe boxes as directed by RIS. Report inequities to lab personnel and supervisor
• Thoroughly clean boxes, lids and skids prior to using them. Determine condition of packaging and dispose of any substandard material prior to reusing
• Complete the Run Number Time Log at the end of each shift
• Update RIS as needed and pass information along to your supervisor in a timely manner
• Keep your work area clean and organized throughout the shift

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work within company values
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Must have capacity for making mathematical computations with adding, subtracting, and calculating percentages via calculators
• Able to ascertain the gross, tare, and net weights of each box of material processed
• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift material weighing up to 55 pounds
• Requires work on platforms, climbing stairs and ladders, being off the ground and under equipment
• Able to work with dirt/dust, noise, and around extremely hot temperatures and with high heat material
• Able to work in a fast-based environment, handle multiple tasks, and be detailed oriented
• Work schedule flexibility to accommodate needs of the business

Education Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED, preferred