Recycling Production Operator

Element Resources; Forest City (MO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical coverage through Anthem BCBS

Dental coverage through Cigna

Vision – free annual exams

Paid Time Off

Insurance Plans – Life, AD&D, LTD, STD

Job summary

Element Resources in Forest City, Missouri, is hiring for an Operator role at our battery recycling facility. The position involves loading and operating high-speed blenders, running blending and milling equipment, and recording process data with attention to safety and quality.

Shift differentials apply for C and D shifts, with attendance bonuses and weekly pay. Benefits include 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, PTO, and life/AD&D coverage. Apply online or text recyclingjobs.

Qualifications

• Background in recycling, smelting, or metallurgical processing plant environments or equivalent industrial experience.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and environmental guidelines.
• Proven capability to operate heavy machinery with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Load and operate high-speed blending equipment.
• Operate blending/milling equipment and associated controls.
• Record temperatures and monitor equipment performance.
• Package materials for shipments and maintain accurate counts.
• Operate fork/lift trucks and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Assist with training and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Basic math

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

Pumps & valves

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Element Resources is hiring in Forest City, Missouri!

Element Resources operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years. Batteries are the most recycled product in the world, with a recycling rate of more than 99%. The company provides an essential supply of recycled materials to America’s battery manufacturers, helping to produce high-quality, top‑performing batteries for cars, trucks, and forklifts.

The starting pay is a rate between $26.60 and $28.80 per hour, depending on the department.

Shift differentials are $1.20 and $1.45 per hour for C and D shifts.

Eligible to earn an attendance bonus of 8.4% of wages, paid weekly—nearly $2.00 per hour more.

Additional bonus opportunities are available, and the position offers 3 floating holidays after a 60‑day probationary period, plus 6 additional holidays during the calendar year.

Apply online or text "recyclingjobs" to 678‑506‑7168 to begin your pre‑screening process.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
• Dental coverage through Cigna
• Vision – free annual exams for enrolled employees
• Paid Time Off
• Insurance Plans – Life, AD&D, LTD, STD, and other optional benefits may be available

Duties

• Load and operate high‑speed blenders
• Operate blending/milling equipment
• Operate smelters and spray dryer, record temperature at specified intervals
• Empty smelter
• Package material for shipments, including weight and quantities
• Operate a fork and/or lift truck
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor
• Train other Operators when assigned to do so by supervisor
• Work with minimal supervision
• Work in a safe and environmentally sound manner
• Clean and lubricate all equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping
• May be required to relieve other Operations
• Any other miscellaneous duties
• Able to operate equipment, basic power and hand tools, and possibly some heavy equipment such as a forklift or man‑lift
• Able to understand and follow both verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations
• Comprehend and apply basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction)
• Able to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator
• Regular attendance is a requirement for this position
• Must be able to lift, bend, reach, and twist with loads for periods of time. The day‑to‑day actual lifting may range from 15 to 50 lbs., and up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Recycling, smelting, or metallurgical processing plant experience, or other relevant industrial experience (manufacturing, factory)
• Working knowledge of pumps, flow processes, e.g., throughput, valves, electrical, and understanding units of measurement such as psi, flow rate, gpm, amps, etc.
• High school diploma or technical/vocational training
• Experience with heavy equipment such as a dover or forklift preferred, but training is provided

Element Resources encourages candidates with military training and/or experience to apply.