Industrial Equipment Operator - Athens, GA

Tomorrow RDS LLC; Spring Valley Estates (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recycling facility is seeking an Equipment & Bailer Operator responsible for safely operating machinery and managing material flow. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, with three to five years of experience in heavy equipment operations. Key tasks include performing inspections, coordinating material discharge, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position requires reliability and excellent customer service skills, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment in Spring Valley Estates, Georgia.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of recent related experience in heavy equipment operations preferred.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspections of equipment.
• Manage the inbound flow of materials and direct truck activity.
• Complete necessary repair reports and minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Reliability

Safety standards adherence

Education

High School diploma or GED

GA/NC/VA driver's license preferred

Job description

Overview

The Equipment & Bailer Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of equipment at a recycling facility for the purpose of transferring, spreading, covering, baling, loading, unloading, and/or compacting waste or recyclable material.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• LOTO for the machinery being worked on - use this every time you work on or in or around that machinery.
• Manage inbound flow of materials by entering the facility by directing trucks where they need to tip and coordinate safe discharge of material.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment to ensure windows, lights and mirrors are clean, and the fuel tank is full.
• Safely and efficiently operated loader, skid-steer, excavator, fork-lift using proper safety standards.
• Complete Equipment Inspection Reports and other reports, as necessary; report any necessary repairs to the supervisor, as needed.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs to loader, excavator, and fork-lift including scheduled preventative maintenance (PM).
• Operate the Kubota and perform the Baler Operator Position.
• Ability to learn how to load a truck, operate the forklift, and stack bales properly, where bales should be stacked in the warehouse and how to do so properly.
• Ability to identify grades of recyclable materials, understand what contaminants make bales of product unacceptable to the final buyer, inspect/ monitor inbound material and remove if possible. Notify the plant manager and scale of excess contamination.
• Ability to cross train for other positions.
• Ability to perform on the sort line if needed.
• Clear tip floor as required by location.
• Perform other additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent customer services skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Excellent time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Ability to adhere to work schedule and will follow through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and rules set forth.
• Promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work location.
• Ability to maintain a reliable attendance record.

Education and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• GA/NC/VA driver's license preferred
• Knowledge of the hazards & safety precautions associated with this position.
• Three-Five years' recent related experience in heavy equipment operations (preferred); experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment.
• One year of prior experience working at sites regulated by OSHA.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass a drug/alcohol screen, and physical ability test.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant operations.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the entire body. This will include climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, carrying, and stopping.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 40+ pounds at times.

Reports to Plant Manager and/or General Manager

Tomorrow RDS, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Must successfully pass a drug/alcohol screening.