Mobile Equipment Maintenance/Operator - 1st Shift

Recycling Management Resources•Olive Branch, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wilmington Group is seeking a full-time Maintenance/Equipment Operator for its Memphis/Olive Branch, Mississippi facility. The position operates equipment such as forklifts and skid steers safely and effectively to support facility production. Duties also include inspections, preventative maintenance, basic mechanical maintenance, minor repairs, troubleshooting, inventory documentation, and general plant housekeeping. Mechanical aptitude and hands-on equipment maintenance experience are strongly preferred, while a team attitude and willingness to learn are important to success. The role is based in a plant environment with noise levels that are usually moderate to loud. The schedule is first shift, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with extended hours as needed and up to two Saturdays per month as needed.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating skid steers, forklifts, or similar mobile equipment.
High awareness of safety at all times.
Proficient operation of forklifts and/or skid steers.
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform or assist with routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs.
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.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently, or a lesser amount of force to move objects constantly.
The role requires constant concentration and attention to detail, constant close vision, frequent sitting, verbal communication, and hearing/listening, and occasional standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with heavy industrial or recycling environments.
Experience performing basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Follow all plant safety guidelines.
Operate equipment to support facility objectives and production.
Use forklifts to load and unload material from trailers.
Use skid steers to move loose materials within the plant and load machinery.
Ensure materials loaded on trailers meet operational accuracy and quality standards.
Document inventory and activity, including quantities and weights.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of mobile and stationary equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and clean equipment to ensure it is in proper and safe working order before and after each shift.
Assist with preventative maintenance tasks to support equipment uptime and safe operation.
Identify, troubleshoot, and report mechanical or operational issues on mobile and stationary equipment.
Perform basic mechanical maintenance and assigned minor repairs, such as greasing, belt checks, fluid-level checks, and adjustments.
Perform general plant housekeeping.