Recycling Operator - RMA (USA)

Ravago Manufacturing Americas; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Ravago Manufacturing Americas in Baytown, TX is seeking a Recycling Operator to help meet production goals while ensuring safe, efficient operation of recycling equipment and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires basic math and strong attention to detail; English reading/writing skills preferred; ability to communicate with team and management; willingness to learn and follow procedures in a fast-paced, noisy environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to learn and follow procedures.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English efficiently, preferred.
• Must be able to communicate with others and management.

Responsibilities

• Operate recycling equipment safely and efficiently to meet customer requirements.
• Comply with SOC and Work Package Instructions.
• Communicate status of work in process at shift start and end.
• Perform startups and shutdowns of equipment as needed.
• Report decisions, problems, and questions to management.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in special projects.
• Follow Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
• Uphold Ravago Code of Conduct standards.

Skills

Basic math

English communication

Reading & writing English

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Purpose

The Recycling operator is responsible for maintaining and meeting all production goals as well as productivity, to obtain complete customer satisfaction through production value, and employee effectiveness.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below:

• General Policy
• Operate all recycling equipment safely and efficiently to produce quality materials that meet the customer requirements.
• Compliance with Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) and Work Package Instructions.
• Communicate and review status of work in process at beginning and end of shift.
• Perform startups and shutdowns of equipment as needed.
• Reports decisions, problems, and questions in a timely manner to management.
• Must be able to safely operate a fork truck.
• Keep a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in the completion of special projects.
• Follow all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
• Uphold the Ravago Code of Conduct standards.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

• Education:
• Highs School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
• Experience a plus but not required, must be willing to learn and follow procedures.
• Basic math skills required and detail oriented.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English efficiently, preferred.
• Must be able to communicate with others and management.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

• Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise.
• Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
• All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.

Physical Requirements / Demands

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach as required.
• The employee must follow RMA safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.