Equipment Operator

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

6d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Operates medium sized equipment, including forklifts and bobcats and performs manual labor in the Recycling Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.
• Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, incumbents will be subject to random drug testing.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of, and skill in, operating various types of medium sized equipment.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to lift objects of up to 50 pounds.
• Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) and move oneself by walking.
• Incumbents constantly handle stress and emotion; concentrate on tasks; remember names and other details; concentrate on tasks; examine and observe details; make decisions, adjust to change.
• Additionally, essential functions require the continuous ability to be on call; direct others; meet deadlines; operate equipment; and stay organized.
• Essential functions of this position frequently require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees; ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and ramps; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; repetitively use hands/arms/legs; and grasp items such as tools, levers, or equipment.
• Incumbents frequently must be able to think analytically and use effective written communication.
• Additionally, essential functions require frequent attendance at work-related meetings or trainings and maintenance of stamina during the workday.
• Essential functions of this position occasionally require the ability to move oneself by crawling on hands and knees; position oneself by crouching or kneeling; reach overhead; push or pull items; move/transport items weighing up to 25lbs.
• Additionally incumbents must occasionally be able to discriminate colors; work irregular hours (nights and/or weekends), handle confidential information; and use math/calculations.
• Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal communication; use hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use tools and equipment.
• Essential functions of this position frequently require the ability to use effective written communication.
• Essential functions are continuously performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather; extreme hot or cold temperatures; humidity and moisture; risk of bodily injury from hazards of heavy machinery; dirt/mud, fumes, gases, odors, dust, grease and oil.
• Incumbents may spend time constantly working with others.
• Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from hazards of sharp objects/tools; extreme dry environments; extreme noise; vibration; and wet, slippery floors/surfaces.
• Essential functions are occasionally performed with exposure to risk of bodily injury from hazards of a biological, chemical, or electrical nature, risk of falling from high places/high heights; and working in constricted spaces.
• Incumbents may occasionally spend time working alone.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-operation and post-operation inspections on all equipment.
• Operate forklift in a safe and productive manner to move and stack bales, load and unload trucks, swap out hoppers, etc. Also, to move utility trailers, remove electronics from the electronic bins and operate a cascade forklift to empty containers that require rotation to empty.
• Maintain the glass product to a safe level by filling the glass cans for pickup.
• Maintain visual observation of the baler indicators to assure proper baler operations and notify the tipping floor loader operator of issues when they arise.
• Maintain documentation of the number of product bales ran daily.
• Daily cleaning of equipment, blowing out filters, radiator, etc.
• Maintain safe and clean work areas at all times.
• Maintain vendor delivered product to the Recycling Center.
• Daily interaction with haulers and Hall County residents, always providing excellent customer service.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED