Production Line Operator
About The Position
At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70+ sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive. The Line Operator, under the direction of the Line Supervisor, will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the operating line as required, producing a clean, quality product; maintaining machines and cleanliness of plant; ensuring safety, including regulatory, awareness of all equipment and operations. We run our operations 24/7 with a variety of shifts. All applicants must be able to work the morning, afternoon shift and graveyard shifts. Shift Schedules changes may occur with 48 hours’ notice due to operational need. Applicants will receive an additional premium on top of their hourly rate when working the following shifts: Afternoon shift incentive start time is between 12:00PM - 6:00PM. The premium is $0.50 per hour. Evening/Night shift incentive start time is between 6:00PM – 12:00AM/midnight. The premium is $1.50 per hour. Compensation: $25.80 per hour to start, $28.15 per hour after 3-months of employment
Requirements
- Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred
- Forklift certification experience or equivalent
- Ability to operate a forklift and reach-truck is considered an asset
- Ability to understand and follow directions accurately
- Knowledge of proper safety procedures in and around equipment and machines
- Good communication skills oral and written
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and apply them accurately
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to work in inclement weather
Nice To Haves
- Ability to operate a forklift and reach-truck is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring, checking and adjusting machinery
- Tie, hang bags, remove bag weights, record weights on production report, and put production in storage
- Assist in cleaning, and checking for damaged parts and sources of product contamination
- Clear jams in packaging, infeed using proper tools and procedures
- Clean stationary magnets to ensure that product does not get contaminated with steel particles
- Perform all functions according to company policy, procedure and proper safety practices
- Maintain excellent communication with fellow crew, supervisors and management
- Keep plant area clean by shoveling and sweeping
- Perform other duties as required
Benefits
- An amazing team that will quickly become part of your family
- A rewarding career
- Long term and stable employment
- Comprehensive Benefits
- 5 paid sick days per year
- Boot Allowance voucher
- On-the-Job Training, and opportunity for continued learning
- Safety Training, Programs and Committee
- Referral Bonus – Earn up to $1,000 for referring someone
- Competitive pay that matches your experience and qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
