Laborer

Energy Vault; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in recycling and waste solutions is seeking a Laborer to assist with the efficient handling of materials at their facility. The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions, ensuring cleanliness and safety while operating equipment and collaborating with delivery drivers. Candidates should possess strong communication and technical skills, with preferred experience in industrial environments. Join a family-oriented team committed to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Family Oriented Environment

Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Qualifications

• Ability to complete safety, operations, and other required training within a scheduled period.
• Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment.
• Minimum of 6 months experience in an industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient handling of materials.
• Communicate with delivery drivers for effective unloading.
• Operates various equipment, including industrial forklifts.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Laborer

F&G Recycling

F & G Recycling is dedicated to staying at the forefront of recycling and waste solutions. We are innovating every step of the way. From building the largest state-of-the-art recycling facility in the country, and powering our buildings with solar energy, we are committed to you, our communities, and the planet.

Our story started with a single truck. In 1974, founder Guy "Sonny" Antonacci and his wife, Mary Ann, started Somers Sanitation - named after our hometown of Somers, Connecticut. Today, three generations of family and a dedicated team of professionals are leading our companies into the future. While our fleet, facilities, services, and family have all grown, we take pride in continuing to operate our businesses based on the fundamental principle that has guided us since the beginning - to provide exceptional service and innovation to the communities and people we serve.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward to remain at the forefront of sustainability.

Some see waste. We see possibilities.

Position Summary:

The Laborer is responsible for the safe and efficient handling of materials per all company policies, procedures, and standards of operation. The laborer is also responsible for working with other facility personnel to ensure the facility is operated and maintained in a clean, safe/ and efficient manner. This position will be outside and will be working in various weather conditions.

Your Role:

• Communicate with delivery drivers to effectively secure and/or empty refuse products in the proper unloading location.
• Switch rail cars
• Receive and safely unload refuse products always using the Company's operating procedures.
• Identify and classify various waste streams to ensure safe plant operations.
• Respond to and clean spills immediately using necessary tools (e.g., rake, broom, hose, etc.) and dispose of spilled material and all contaminated articles using appropriate Company procedures.
• Monitor facility cleanliness and take appropriate steps to pick up litter and debris.
• Operates other equipment including, but not limited to industrial forklifts, man lifts, skid steer types of loaders, and other mobile equipment.
• Work overtime and rotating shifts from scheduled start time to scheduled end time.
• Take an active role in the improvement of safety and health in the workplace.
• Participate in all required Company meetings, including weekly safety meetings.
• Maintains reasonable, regular, punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:

• Ability to complete safety, operations, and other required training within a scheduled period.
• Communication skills sufficient to complete required job functions.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and skills sufficient to complete routine tasks.
• Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment. and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The environment is fast-paced, and the person in this role must be proactive, hardworking, highly organized, and an independent critical thinker.

Desirable, although not essential, requirements:

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months experience in an industrial environment
• Two years experience in an industrial environment as a Material Handler or comparable position is a plus.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed efficiently and safely.
• Good follow-up through the ability
• Ability to adhere to a work schedule and follow through on challenges as they arise.

This Position Features:

• Family Oriented Environment
• Excellent Benefits and Bonus Potential

Physical Demands:

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 30 pounds.
• Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely.
• Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements rarely.
• Clarity of vision.

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F & G Recycling, LLC EEO Statement: The Company is committed to and supports equal employment opportunity and affirmative action to all employees and applicants. Equal employment opportunity means equal treatment of employees and applicants without regard to the following legally-protected characteristics: race, color, religion, creed, sex (gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), veteran status, physical or mental disability status or any other legally-protected status.