Equipment Operator

Reworld Waste; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Reworld is seeking an Equipment Operator to safely process inbound materials and refuse, using a variety of industrial machines such as forklift, track hoe, skid steer, and vacuum trucks. You will weigh, unpack, and label containers, and help keep the tipping floor organized and clean.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year operating industrial equipment and a high school diploma or equivalent. A rotating shift is required, and duties include maintenance tasks and supporting mechanics as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating industrial equipment.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process inbound materials through safe operation of industrial equipment (forklift, track hoe, skid steer, vacuum truck, etc.).
• Receive, weigh, unpack, and label containers as needed.
• Safely operate equipment to consolidate dumped refuse on the tipping floor.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety practices within work areas.
• Support exterior site maintenance (litter removal, painting, snow/ice prevention).
• Assist facility mechanics with equipment repairs.
• Perform additional duties to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

About The Role

All that we’re missing is you.

As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient processing of inbound materials and refuse of various forms through Reworld’s industrial disposal process

Position Responsibilities

• Receive and process inbound materials, through the safe operation of various types of industrial equipment, such as: forklift, track hoe, skid steer, vacuum truck, tanker truck, roll-off truck, walking floor trailer, pressure washer, material handling equipment, and various hand tools
• Receive, weigh, unpack, and label containers, as necessary
• Safely operate industrial equipment to consolidate dumped refuse on the tipping floor
• Follow defined industrial and manufacturing good housekeeping practices at all Reworld facilities and within assigned work areas
• Exterior site maintenance and improvement, as needed, which includes: litter collection, painting, snow removal and ice prevention
• Traffic Control for incoming/outgoing traffic
• Assist facility mechanic(s) with equipment repairs
• Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• A minimum of 1 year experience operating industrial equipment
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Competitive Base Salary
• Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan

Physical Demands Of The Role

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
• Consistently work in various weather conditions

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

This role is covered under a Labor Union / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The pay rate and benefits will be according to CBA for the role.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Aff…

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