Forklift Operator (Scrap Handler)

Hankook Tire•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Technician will be responsible for various environmental health and safety tasks, including scrap weigh-in, documentation, spill kit monitoring, compliance readings, and supporting ISO 14001 compliance. This role involves operating heavy equipment like forklifts and skid steers, maintaining site cleanliness, managing waste consolidation, and ensuring proper disposal of hazardous materials. The position requires adherence to safety standards, effective communication, and regular attendance. The work schedule involves a 12-hour, 2-2-3 rotating shift, with some weekend work and independent task completion. The technician will also be responsible for completing incident reports and other assigned duties.

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 independently on other tasks. The work schedule will be 6:15am to 6:30pm, 2-2-3 schedule
Communicate compliance concerns and complete incident reports, as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned by management