NF Recovery Plant Operator

Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc.•Kapolei, HI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The NF Recovery Plant Operator performs general physical labor and operates machines and the Heavy Media Separation Plant in compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. Duties may include using hand and power tools, cleaning and maintaining the yard, and assisting other personnel throughout the yard. The operator is expected to know machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. The position reports to the NF Recovery Production Supervisor or another applicable department or site leader designated by the General or Regional General Manager. It involves direct contact with the NF Recovery Production Supervisor, General Manager, and operations production employees, with daily face-to-face and radio communication. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work takes place in all weather conditions and includes exposure to noise, fumes, and dirt from equipment, machinery, and scrap. Required protective equipment includes safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and other PPE as needed. Workload may be unpredictable, with substantial pressure during peak times and considerable adaptability required to meet critical deadlines. Workflow disturbances and irregular work schedules occur intermittently. Extra hours may be required, including weekends, weekdays, and holidays. Travel is not required. The role requires frequent standing and walking on uneven ground, consistent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds, and frequent reaching. Other physical demands include occasional pushing, pulling, and climbing; consistent crouching, kneeling or bending, and stooping; continual twisting and turning; constant handling and manipulation of materials and arm-hand steadiness; and continual speech and hearing. Close-detail visual acuity and mental dexterity, including attention to detail and continuous awareness while working independently, are also needed. Applicants in the U.S. must be at least 18 years old; applicants in Canada must be at least 16. U.S. employment offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check. New hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement; this applies to U.S. non-union employees.

Requirements

Possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds consistently.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing and walking on uneven ground, handling and manipulating materials, and communicating by speech and hearing.
Ability to work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.
U.S. applicants must be at least 18 years old; Canada applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent experience in a similar role is preferred.
Familiarity with industrial machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and adhere to company environmental, health, safety, and security practices and policies, and help maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Sort and grade incoming metal deliveries from suppliers and customers.
Facilitate production efficiency and productivity without compromising quality.
Work with team members and transportation companies.
Operate machines by moving levers, depressing foot pedals, or turning dials.
Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, tangled material, and machine jamming.
Align machines with reference stakes and guidelines, the ground, or positioning equipment, following hand or audio signals from other workers.
Assist throughout the yard as needed, including yard cleanup and maintenance.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.
Support the company’s internal control process by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls, and suggesting or making modifications to policies, procedures, and controls.
Communicate upward about operational problems, noncompliance with the code of conduct, policy violations, or illegal actions.