Equipment Operator

PureCycle Technologies; Denver (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Equipment Operators to join their team in a mission-driven role focused on sustainability. This position involves the safe handling and distribution of materials in a cutting-edge facility designed to tackle the global plastic waste crisis. As part of a forward-thinking company, you'll be instrumental in transforming waste into valuable resources. Enjoy a competitive pay structure, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in an environment recognized as one of the best places to work. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to operate equipment safely, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Structure

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)

Best PTO Plan

Equity Incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of shipping/receiving experience required.
• Must maintain forklift certification and operate material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe movement and storage of materials.
• Operate baler and assist in inventory control and maintenance.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Basic Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Entry Software

Job description

****ON-SITE OPEN INTERVIEWS BEING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND 9AM-2PM****

WE WILL BE HOLDING AN ON-SITE JOB FAIR FOR ANYONE THAT IS INTERESTED IN THE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION. SITE LEADERSHIP WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND CONDUCT ON THE SPOT INTERVIEWS. PLEASE BRING A CURRENT RESUME. WE WELCOME AND LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES.

Why PureCycle?

Public company – NASDAQ PCT
Industry best PTO plan
Competitive pay structure (includes cash and equity incentives)
Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
Awarded “Best Places to Work” two years in a row by Plastics News (2022, 2023)
First-of-its-kind manufacturing processes/facilities designed with advanced technology and a “Born Digital” strategy.

Are you passionate about sustainability and making a difference in the world? The world is drowning in plastic waste and it’s critical that we find scalable solutions to solve this crisis. PureCycle’s mission is to help solve the global environmental problem created by plastic waste. By diverting #5 plastic away from landfills and oceans, waste plastic can have a new life as a valuable renewable resource. Through PureCycle’s ground-breaking, patented recycling process, we separate color, odor, and contaminants from plastic waste to transform it into ultra-pure recycled resin. We provide our purified polypropylene resin to large companies like Procter & Gamble and L’Oreal to give them a sustainable solution for future products and packaging.

Location

Denver, Pennsylvania

Role Overview

The Denver site Material Handler/ Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, distribution, and storage of raw materials, consumable materials, and finished product. This role will also be required to operate the baler when required. This position will be for our second shift. Shift time is from 3:30pm-12:30am, Monday through Friday. We are hiring several positions.

1. Safety awareness, work injury free, and actively participate and support all site safety programs.
2. Able to safely operate all material handling equipment at the site.
3. Unloading/receiving all OTR deliveries as assigned by supervisor.
4. Monitor the process of loading final product railcars inclusive of completing required documentation.
5. Assisting in inventory control, including but limited to cycle counting.
6. Ability and willingness to learn to operate the baler.
7. Ability and willingness to learn to operate and maintain all processing equipment.
8. Treating all coworkers & drivers in a helpful and professional manner.
9. Responsible for general housekeeping in warehouse, dock, production area.
10. Must be able to safely load and unload trucks.
11. Safely removes/disposes of waste from warehouse & production lines.
12. Reports poor quality material and unsafe conditions to supervisor.
13. Perform related duties as assigned to include assisting in maintenance repairs as needed.
14. Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Report all defects and necessary repairs to supervisor.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. 3+ years of shipping/receiving work experience.
3. Must be able to maintain forklift certification.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
5. Able to perform basic mathematical skills.
6. Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to, on a non-routine basis, work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts.
8. Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry recognized certificates in inventory management, warehousing, or transportation.