Production Operator

AMP: AI-Powered Sortation for Waste and Recycling; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

14 days PTO

Benefits start day one

Job summary

AMP is seeking a Production Operator for its Portsmouth, Virginia on-site facility. You will perform equipment inspections, operate and monitor machinery, and ensure proper cleaning and storage at shift end.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of equipment operation experience, and English literacy. Overtime may be required; schedule is Tue-Fri 7AM-7PM, with $18.00-$24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years experience operating similar equipment.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Understand and follow company safety procedures.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
• Overtime and call-in work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre and post-operative equipment inspections identifying repairs needed.
• Safely operate all equipment.
• Complete service and/or inspections of equipment.
• Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime.
• Follow quality control protocols and report deviations.
• Adhere to all company, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

English literacy

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.

AMP is looking for a Production Operator in Portsmouth, Virginia on site.

• Perform pre and post-operative equipment inspections identifying repairs needed
• Safely operate all equipment
• Complete service and/or inspections of equipment
• Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and minimal down time
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored at the end of each shift and as assigned
• Follow all quality control protocols and report any quality control deviations
• Adhere to all company, regulatory, and safety requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Skill Requirements:

• Equivalent of high school diploma or GED certification
• Two years (2) experience operating similar or manufacturing equipment
• The ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Understand and follow company safety procedures
• Demonstrate initiative to work independently while flexible enough to work in team setting
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance
• Overtime and call-in work may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with productivity standards
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout an 8 - 12 hour shift
• Ability to stand, climb, bend, twist and lift equipment and tools throughout an 8 - 12 hour shift

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Location(s):

Schedule:

• Tuesday - Friday 7AM - 7PM

Salary & Compensation Information: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

AMP 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.Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Information:

• Medical - The company covers up 78% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection. Employees pay the difference in premium if they select a more expensive plan. Up to 75% for dependents.
• Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Contributions!
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching).
• 14 days Accruing PTO
• Benefits start the day you start