Forklift Operator (Scrap Handler)

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Technician is responsible for conducting scrap weigh-ins, documenting scrap types, and maintaining weight tickets. This role involves monitoring and replenishing spill kit supplies, assisting with spill cleanup, and obtaining TDEC compliance readings. The technician will support compliance with ISO 14001, including participation in audits. A key part of the role includes operating various equipment such as forklifts, skid steer loaders, and excavators after successful training. The position also requires maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the work area and plant, monitoring scrap containers for contamination, and cleaning up trash and debris across the site. Responsibilities extend to consolidating liquid waste in totes and drums, ensuring proper disposal of oily rags, segregating process and waste oils, and managing empty totes. The role requires the ability to obtain Hazmat Shipping by Ground (DOT) and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management certifications within the first year. All work must be performed safely and according to company standards, fostering good working relationships within the team and the organization. Regular attendance is essential, and the schedule involves overlapping with other EHS personnel for training and independent work, including weekend scrap operations. The technician will communicate compliance concerns, complete incident reports, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Good command of written and spoken English
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Active Listening & Speaking - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Reading Comprehension and Technical Writing - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; Ability to write clear and concise policies and procedures
Must be capable of operating a forklift
Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder/stairs several times per shift
Must be capable of standing for long periods of time.
Mobility throughout the facility
Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on occasion
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or advanced degree in environmental safety or management
Previous relevant experience

Responsibilities

Conducting scrap weigh-in and documenting scrap types in accordance with established protocol
Print and maintain weight tickets for all scrap loads, in cooperation with scrap contractor
Monitor contents of spill kits and inventory of spill cleanup materials at least monthly; assist with spill cleanup, as needed
Obtain TDEC compliance readings in production areas
Support ongoing compliance with ISO 14001, including participation in audits
Operate forklift, skid steer loader, excavator and other equipment upon completion of successful hands-on training
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and plant, monitor scrap containers to address contamination of segregated materials, clean up trash and debris across the site
Consolidate contents of liquid waste in totes and drums; ensure oily rags from production areas are disposed of properly, ensure segregation of process oils and waste oils, segregate empty totes from those containing product or waste liquids
Ability to obtain Hazmat Shipping by Ground (DOT) and RCRA Hazardous Waste Management certifications within first year of employment
Perform all work safely and according to company standards
Develop and maintain proper working relationships within the team and throughout the organization
Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
Work schedules will overlap with other EHS personnel to learn procedures and tasks.
Weekends will involve completing scrap operations and working working independently on other tasks.
Communicate compliance concerns and complete incident reports, as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned by management