Posted 11 days ago
Equipment Operator
AI Summary
Operates industrial equipment to safely process inbound materials and refuse at a waste management facility, including forklifts, track hoes, and vacuum trucks, while maintaining housekeeping and assisting with equipment repairs.
About this role
Who we are
For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.
Our Vision
Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.
Our Business
Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.
Our Value
Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.
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About the role
As an Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient processing of inbound materials and refuse of various forms through Reworld’s industrial disposal process
Position Responsibilities:
- Receive and process inbound materials, through the safe operation of various types of industrial equipment, such as: forklift, track hoe, skid steer, vacuum truck, tanker truck, roll-off truck, walking floor trailer, pressure washer, material handling equipment, and various hand tools
- Receive, weigh, unpack, and label containers, as necessary
- Safely operate industrial equipment to consolidate dumped refuse on the tipping floor
- Follow defined industrial and manufacturing good housekeeping practices at all Reworld facilities and within assigned work areas
- Exterior site maintenance and improvement, as needed, which includes: litter collection, painting, snow removal and ice prevention
- Traffic Control for incoming/outgoing traffic
- Assist facility mechanic(s) with equipment repairs
- Additional duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient facility operations
Position Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
- A minimum of 1 year experience operating industrial equipment
- Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule
Total Rewards & Compensation:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Day one employee benefits: competitive health insurance options, PTO, retirement savings plan
Physical Demands of the Role:
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb
- Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
- Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
- Qualify to wear a full-face respirator
- Consistently work in various weather conditions
All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.
Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
Pay Transparency
This role is covered under a Labor Union / Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The pay rate and benefits will be according to CBA for the role.
Our DEI Commitment
Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not discriminate against any qualified applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), veteran status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Attention Staffing Agencies & Search Firms
Reworld may sometimes selectively collaborate with staffing agencies and search firms (Agencies). Reworld will only consider candidates from Agencies with whom a signed agreement and a duly authorized work order (for a specific role) has been duly executed. Any unsolicited candidate submissions or candidate submissions from Agencies that do not meet these criteria, will be deemed invalid and ineligible for any fees.
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