Control Room Operator

Waste Connections•Springettsbury Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn Waste is seeking a Control Room Operator in Manchester, Pennsylvania. Under the direction of the Mezzanine Supervisor, the operator prepares and runs the BHS system from the mezzanine control room to support a safe, orderly recycling center and produce quality bales through teamwork. The role includes operating and monitoring equipment, making adjustments, following safety procedures, and assisting with cleaning and related facility duties. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., with mandatory Saturdays following a holiday. The operator must remain until assigned cleaning is complete or they are released.

Responsibilities

Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, promoting safety, teamwork, quality, and production.
Remove debris remaining from the previous shift’s screen cleaning.
Load the back end of the BHS, including belts #10, #12, and #14.
Prepare and start the BHS system at the scheduled production start time, check for mechanical or electrical issues, inspect material quality, and make appropriate adjustments.
Monitor quality checkpoints continually and make appropriate adjustments.
Shut down the machine at the end of the shift and ensure local breakers are locked out and tagged, following all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
Assist with daily cleaning of assigned areas, including NRTs, screens, drums, and decks, and remain until cleaning is completed or released.
Complete a safety walkthrough to confirm all employees are accounted for and no one is in the screens, NRTs, or metering bin.
Promote safety programs and lead by example by wearing and using required personal protective equipment.
Work cooperatively with others.
Assist the supervisor with assigning sorters as needed.
Work as a sorter during breaks or when staffing is short.
Ensure trash, rigid, and metal containers are emptied at the end of the shift.
Pull the fortress key after the BHS system is in Maintenance mode.
Verify that assigned lock holders have removed all locks from local lockouts in accordance with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
Inspect for damaged or missing disks after cleaning news #1 and #2; replace damaged disks before leaving, mark replacements on the chart, and forward the information to Mike Goldman or other assigned personnel for tracking.