Onsite Recycling Processing Operator

Triumvirate Environmental; West Orange (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Safety training

Job summary

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an onsite Processing Machine Operator for our West Orange, TX recycling operation. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and offers a pay rate of $16.25/hr with a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm schedule.

The successful candidate will operate balers, shredders, grinders, and work with extrusion equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards within a large facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong aptitude in problem solving and process improvement.
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate problems and solutions.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and personal initiative related to problem resolution duties with follow-through and professionalism.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing stressful situations.
• Must demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Collaborate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrate openness to learning by adapting to new processes, incorporating constructive feedback, and taking initiative to develop skills and expertise.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to work overtime.
• This role is considered safety sensitive.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Identify and label different types of material properly.
• Use basic and power hand tools to remove unwanted metal and plastic from recycled plastics.
• Help drive sustainability by sorting different types of plastic and separating them to be used in the grinding and extrusion process.
• Identify when material is not melting properly, adjust temperatures, screw speed and ram settings as needed on compounder machines.
• Regular/Daily cleaning of work area and tools.
• Work efficiently and productively.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Stack material in a safe and efficient manner.
• Develop an understanding of OSHA regulations and Triumvirate’s Health and Safety Practices.
• Respect and build a working relationship with co-workers.
• Must successfully complete on-the-job training.
• Ability to stand 8+ hours per day.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an onsite Processing Machine Operator for our West Orange, TX recycling operation. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and offers a pay rate of $16.25/hr with a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm schedule.

The successful candidate will operate balers, shredders, grinders, and work with extrusion equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards within a large facility.