Recycling Technician & Machine Operator — Growth Path

Triumvirate; Jeannette, Northern (Westmoreland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an onsite Technician/Machine Operator in Pennsylvania. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor with a pay rate of $19/hour plus a $3 shift differential, and a schedule that includes weekends and late shifts.

A tier advancement program offers an additional $2/hour within the first year. Responsibilities include unloading/loading trailers, operating shredding/grinding/cleaning machines, calibrating probes, monitoring pH, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate large precision shop machinery.
• Strong aptitude in problem solving and process improvement.
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate problems and solutions.
• Proactive, urgent approach to problem resolution with follow-through.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate, maintain and set up shredding/grinding/cleaning machines.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues and maintenance.
• Calibrate probes and monitor pH of processed waste.
• Read and understand work orders, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Clear jams and clean machines daily with maintenance.
• Monitor machine performance and notify maintenance of issues.
• Understand OSHA regulations and health/safety practices.
• Build good working relationships with coworkers.
• Be creative and solve unique problems.
• Regularly clean work area and tools.
• Load and unload trailers.
• Wear all required PPE.

Skills

Machine operation

Problem solving

PH monitoring

Reading work orders

Jam clearance

Machine monitoring

OSHA compliance

Teamwork

Creativity

Cleanliness

Logistics handling

PPE compliance

Lifting 50 lbs

Overtime readiness

Transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Triumvirate Environmental is seeking an onsite Technician/Machine Operator in Pennsylvania. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor with a pay rate of $19/hour plus a $3 shift differential, and a schedule that includes weekends and late shifts.

A tier advancement program offers an additional $2/hour within the first year. Responsibilities include unloading/loading trailers, operating shredding/grinding/cleaning machines, calibrating probes, monitoring pH, and maintaining safety standards.