Mobile Equipment Maintenance/Operator - 1st Shift

Recycling Management Resources, LLC•Cherokee, AL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

At The Wilmington Group, we are One Trusted Partner transforming waste and recycling into value through innovative solutions, exceptional service, and sustainability. Our people make that mission possible. We believe that attracting and developing talented individuals who share our commitment to being safe, trustworthy, passionate, and respectful is the foundation of our success. Whether you work in our facilities, in the field, or in an office, you will be part of a team making a real impact for our customers and communities. The Opportunity: We are seeking a Full Time Equipment Operator for our Barton, AL facility. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating various equipment within the operation including, but not limited to, Forklift and/or Skid Steers. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and effective manner while maintaining the production. Routine inspections and preventative maintenance are also a requirement of the position. Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on experience with equipment maintenance are strongly preferred in this role. A team attitude and willingness to learn are critical for success. Hours: 1st Shift 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM Monday - Friday, with extended hours as needed.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience operating skid steers, forklifts, or similar mobile equipment
Familiarity with heavy industrial or recycling environments is a plus
Experience performing basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting is strongly preferred
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
High awareness of safety at all times
Ability to demonstrate proficient operation of forklift and/or skid steer
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
Ability to perform or assist in routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
Comfort using basic hand tools
Willingness to learn additional mechanical skills through on‑the‑job training
Ability to operate equipment properly and safely
Strict adherence to OSHA and company policies.

Responsibilities

Following all plant safety guidelines
Operating equipment in furtherance of the objectives of the facility
Using forklifts to load/unload material from trailers
Using skid steers to move loose materials within the plant and load machinery
Ensuring accuracy and quality of materials loaded on trailer is to the operation standard
Documenting inventory and activity including recording quantities and weights
Performing pre‑ and post‑trip inspections of mobile and stationary equipment that includes performing preventative maintenance and cleaning of equipment to ensure that it is in proper and safe working order before and after each shift
Assisting with preventative maintenance tasks to support uptime and safe operation of all equipment when called upon
Identifying, troubleshooting, and reporting mechanical or operational issues on mobile and stationary equipment
Performing basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs as assigned (e.g., greasing, belt checks, fluid levels, adjustments)
General plant housekeeping