Recycle Center Equipment Operator

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

Job summary

Waste Pro in Palatka, FL seeks a Recycle Center Equipment Operator to inspect loads, sort materials and operate a bobcat, forklift and baler in a busy recycling facility.

You will maintain equipment, ensure PPE supplies, keep the plant clean, manage lighting and ventilation, and report malfunctions or sub-standard service.

Qualifications

• Equipment operator must have a clear understanding of the proper procedures for running the recycling line and all aspects of plant activity.
• Knowledge of the flow of work and ability to anticipate tasks that need to occur when processing recyclable materials.
• Prior experience as an equipment operator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 responsibilities 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.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Problem reporting

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equipment operator must have a clear understanding of the proper procedures for running the recycling line and all aspects of plant activity.
• Knowledge of the flow of work and ability to anticipate tasks that need to occur when processing recyclable materials.
• Prior experience as an equipment operator is preferred.