Recycling Production Operator

About the role

Element Resources is hiring a Recycling Smelter Operator in Forest City, Missouri. The facility operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate high-speed blenders
• Operate blending/milling equipment
• Operate smelters and spray dryer, record temperature at specified intervals
• Empty smelter
• Package material for shipments, including weight and quantities
• Operate a fork and/or lift truck
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor
• Train other Operators when assigned to do so by supervisor
• Work with minimal supervision
• Work in a safe and environmentally sound manner
• Clean and lubricate all equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping
• May be required to relieve other Operations
• Any other miscellaneous duties

Requirements

• Able to operate equipment basic power and hand tools and possibly some heavy equipment such as a forklift, man-lift, etc.
• Able to understand and follow both verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations
• Comprehend and apply basic math skills e.g. addition, subtraction, etc.
• Able to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator
• Regular attendance is a requirement for this position
• Must be able to lift, bend, reach and twist with loads for periods of time. Throughout the day, actual lifting may be from 15 to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis

Qualifications

• Preferred Recycling, smelting, metallurgical processing plant experience, or other relevant industrial experience (manufacturing, factory)
• Working knowledge of pumps, flow processes, e.g. throughput, valves, and electrical and understanding units of measurement e.g. psi, flow rate, gpm, amps, etc.
• High School and or technical/vocational training
• Heavy equipment such as a dover, forklift, etc. preferred but we train!

Skills

• Ability to operate equipment basic power and hand tools and possibly some heavy equipment such as a forklift, man-lift, etc.
• Understanding of pumps, flow processes, e.g. throughput, valves, and electrical and understanding units of measurement e.g. psi, flow rate, gpm, amps, etc.
• Ability to understand and follow both verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations
• Basic math skills e.g. addition, subtraction, etc.
• Ability to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
• Dental coverage through Cigna
• Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees
• Paid Time Off
• Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available

Pay

The starting pay is a rate between $26.60 - $28.80 per hour, depending on the department. Working C or D shift? Shift differentials are $1.20 and $1.45 per hour.

Schedule

Eligible to earn an attendance bonus in addition to your regular pay rate - paid weekly, 8.4% of wages- nearly $2.00 per hour more!

Benefits

• 3 floating holidays after 60-day probationary period
• 6 additional holidays during the calendar year

Company Info

Element Resources operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years. Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high-quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.