Production Operation/Laborer

Tiedisposal; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in North Carolina is seeking a Production Operator/Laborer responsible for operational logistics and physical tasks at the work site. Candidates should have a high school diploma, prior production experience, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Compliance with safety regulations and effective teamwork are essential. This role requires working outdoors in various conditions, with possible exposure to high temperatures and loud noise.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to follow verbal and visual communication signals.
• Capable of working outside in various weather conditions.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Able to work some weekends.
• Experience with heavy hand tools; outdoor work and high temperatures.
• Mechanical aptitude; dependable with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow verbal and visual signals.

Responsibilities

• Insert ties into shredder equipment.
• Run loader and shredder while following safety guidelines.
• Regularly clean and prepare site to eliminate hazards.
• Signal other equipment operators for alignment and movement.
• Participate in crew meetings and safety briefings.
• Perform general maintenance on equipment and production gear.
• Regularly clean and prepare site to eliminate hazards and safety issues.
• Signal other equipment operators to align, move, and adjust machinery.
• Control traffic near, around, and within work zones.
• Perform physical labor tasks as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with FRA railroad rules for safe operations.
• Adhere to safe work practices and company guidelines.
• Participate in crew meetings, safety meetings, and process reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs

Prior experience working in a production environment

Mechanical aptitude

Effective interaction with crew members

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Weekend availability

Attention to detail

Hand tools experience

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Loader

Shredder

Heavy hand tools

Job description

The primary roles and responsibilities for this position are performing operational logistics for kiln production as well as physical labor tasks within the job site working within a crew. Receive daily work assignments and following instructions. Practice and adhere to all safety requirements and regulations.

Daily Oversight and Responsibilities

Responsible for inserting ties into shredder equipment to prepare product for loading into kiln.

Ability to run loader and shredder while following safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Set up pods for burning and move kilns where burning process is completed to appropriate designated area. This requires continual preparation and movement of kilns to ensure that continuous production can occur within each designated shift.

Move biochar from kiln and prepare for bagging product for distribution to the next phase of preparation.

Effectively receive, follow and carry out daily instructions and work assignments.

Must be able to carry out general maintenance to equipment and production equipment.

Regularly clean and prepare site to eliminate hazards and remove safety issues.

Signal other equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.

Controls traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.

Perform physical labor tasks as assigned.

Maintain compliance with all railroad rules and regulations under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for safe operations.

Adhere to and promote safe work practices as determined by the railroad and the Company.

Participate in group discussions that include crew meetings, job briefings, safety meeting, and process reviews.

Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities that may be assigned at any time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required by The Position

High school diploma or GED required or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Prior experience working in a production environment and experience running light industrial equipment (i.e., loader, shredder).

Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with crew members and others visiting the job site.

Understand and follow verbal and visual communication that include signals and warnings.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Capable of lifting and carrying a minimum of 50 lbs.

Must be able to work some weekends to accommodate and meet production processing timelines.

Experience with heavy hand tools, and previous work in an outside environment preferred. This position requires the ability to safely work around extremely high temperatures as well as work outside with exposure to inclement weather.

Must have mechanical aptitude/ability.

Must be dependable and have great attention to detail.

Ability to follow instructions, apply process/procedures, and communicate to manager and team questions, concerns, and information to maintain production and a safe environment.

Safety Responsibilities

Safety protocols are extremely important to follow.

Follow all safety training and procedures displaying clear understanding through demonstration of safe work practices.

Refer to and comply with instructions, requests, orders, and information posted within bulletins, memorandums, rules and regulatory guidance/manuals.

Must be able to complete and pass requirements for background check and drug screening.

Ability to obtain eRailSafe badge and approval required as well as completing and passing all required railroad training.

Physical Demands

The Production Operator/Laborer will frequently stand, walk, climb, and move throughout the workday, use their hands, repeat the same movements, and bend or twist their body while handling products and conducting work. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. Frequently move objects up to 75 lbs. Exposed to loud noise with possible exposure to live tracks and trains as well as high voltage areas.

The physical environment requires the employee to work outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. This position works in a very manual work environment with frequent exposure to outdoor facilities and spends between 8-10 hours.