Mobile Equipment Maintenance/Operator - 1st Shift

OneWaste•Olive Branch, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wilmington Group is seeking a full-time Maintenance/Equipment Operator for its Memphis/Olive Branch, MS facility. The position operates equipment used in the facility, including forklifts and/or skid steers, safely and effectively while supporting production. Routine inspections and preventative maintenance are required. Mechanical aptitude and hands-on equipment maintenance experience are preferred, and a team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn are important for success. The schedule is first shift, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with extended hours as needed. Employees may also be required to work up to two Saturdays per month as needed. The role is performed in a plant environment where noise is usually moderate to loud. Physical requirements include exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently, maintaining constant attention to detail and close vision, and performing frequent sitting, verbal communication, and hearing/listening. Standing and walking are occasional.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating skid steers, forklifts, or similar mobile equipment.
High awareness of safety.
Proficient operation of a forklift and/or skid steer.
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to perform or assist with routine maintenance and minor equipment 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.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

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