Recycle Center Equipment Operator

Waste Pro USA; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA's Recycle Center is seeking an Equipment Operator to inspect loads, sort materials and operate a bobcat, forklift and baler at our recycling facility.

This role requires keeping PPE in good condition, maintaining a clean work area, and reporting equipment issues promptly; prior licenses to operate equipment must be current.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current applicable licenses to operate equipment.
• Ability to inspect loads and sort materials safely.
• Willingness to participate in training courses as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate bobcat, forklift and baler to process recyclables.
• Maintain PPE and ensure supplies are in good condition.
• Keep work area clean and organized inside and outside the facility.
• Monitor lighting, dust control and ventilation as part of daily duties.
• Ensure materials are loaded, transported and stored efficiently.
• Report malfunctions or disruptions to plant operations.
• Report sub-standard service levels of contracted manpower/equipment.
• Attend corporation-sponsored training as required.

Skills

Bobcat operation

Forklift operation

Baler operation

Load inspection

Material sorting

Licenses to operate equipment

Job description

Summary Of Position

The Recycle Center Equipment Operator is responsible for inspecting loads, sorting materials and operating a bobcat, forklift and baler in a Waste Pro recycling facility.

Summary Of Position

The Recycle Center Equipment Operator is responsible for inspecting loads, sorting materials and operating a bobcat, forklift and baler in a Waste Pro recycling facility.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain and operate designated equipment used in recycling activities
• Maintain proper supply and working condition of all personal protective equipment issued
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment both inside and outside the facility
• Daily plant responsibility to include proper use of lighting, dust control and ventilation systems
• Ensure that commodities are loaded, transported and stored in an efficient and timely manner
• Observe and report any potential malfunctions or disruptions of plant activities
• Observe and report sub-standard service level of contracted manpower and equipment
• Must maintain current applicable licenses with regard to operating equipment
• Report to person(s) or equipment at time of incident or first observance

Other Job Responsibilities

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro USA.
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.