Rasper Operator

Liberty Tire Recycling; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling in Grove City, OH is seeking a Rasper Operator to support production equipment, optimize performance, and maintain safe operations.

The role involves loading feeders with forklifts, performing preventive maintenance, and coordinating with maintenance staff while ensuring compliance with all safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts in a production setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Able to walk, lift, and climb as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load feed hoppers and move products.
• Perform daily housekeeping and maintain clean production area.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and assist with maintenance.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and equipment is safe to use.
• Communicate maintenance needs and coordinate with the team.
• Fill out company documents as needed.

Skills

Forklift ops

Heavy equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety-focused

Team communication

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Grove City, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3076

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary:

The Rasper Operator is responsible for supporting the operations and maintenance of production equipment to efficiently produce raw feedstock for granulation and clean steel. This role is key to optimizing equipment performance through proactive maintenance and operational support. The Rasper will communicate and coordinate scheduled maintenance and repairs to ensure minimal production downtime and maximum safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operational difficulties
• Assist with scheduled maintenance activities and support proactive maintenance efforts
• Load feed hoppers and move finished or staged products using forklifts
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area
• Keep equipment clean and orderly, following all prescribed safety regulations
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively and confidently across all levels of the organization
• Make sure you are filling out company documents as needed
• Firewatch (Daily)
• Maintenance Call in Sheet (As Needed)
• Shift hand off (Daily)
• Make sure you and the crew are following all policies and procedures including (LOTO and (PPE)
• Make sure both TGs are running over 80%
• Minimize downtime on the Raptor
• Notify any mechanical issues to maintenance and relief
• Make sure Steel trailers are filled properly and moved safely
• Never leave machine unsupervised
• No tires are under conveyor belt or in front of conveyor
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong forklift skills
• Heavy Equipment experience
• Yard Holster Experience (Entry-mid level. We can train)
• Strong mechanical aptitude in a production environment.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical issues.
• Capable of effective and confident communication across teams.
• Ability to operate forklifts and related equipment safely.
• Physical ability to walk, sit, lift, push, pull, turn, and climb as necessary for job tasks.
• Ability to maintain focus on safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.