Recycling Operator

Novelis•Greensboro, GA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recycling Operator supports safe, environmentally responsible and efficient recycling operations at Novelis’ Greensboro facility. The role receives, inspects, transports, processes and feeds recyclable material to support Hot Metal and Remelt production requirements. It is a hands-on position in an industrial manufacturing environment that requires safety focus, dependability, attention to detail, accurate documentation and flexibility in responding to changing operational priorities. Employees may work around mobile equipment, trucks, rail cars, production machinery, noise, dust and changing temperatures. Required personal protective equipment must be worn, and all site safety and environmental requirements must be followed. The position works 12.5-hour rotating shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, averaging between 37.5 and 50 scheduled hours every other week. Shifts rotate between days and nights approximately every two months. Work may include weekends, overtime and holidays when scheduled or required. The Greensboro facility has 140 employees and is Novelis’ first stand-alone used beverage can recycling facility, responsible for pioneering many of the company’s recycling technologies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Forklift experience.
Ability to perform basic math calculations and complete written and electronic records accurately.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights and weekends, as well as overtime and holidays when scheduled or required.
Ability to work in manufacturing temperatures that may range from below 50°F during winter to above 100°F during summer.
Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, housekeeping and operational discipline.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn Microsoft Office, SAP and other production systems.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing, recycling, material handling, logistics, Hot Metal, Remelt or the aluminum industry.
Experience operating skid steers, loaders, sweepers or similar mobile equipment.
Experience unloading trucks or rail cars.
Experience inspecting incoming material, performing quality sampling or maintaining material feed rates.
Experience using SAP or another computerized inventory or production-record system.
Additional coursework or training in manufacturing, recycling operations, mobile equipment, logistics, inventory control or a related field.

Responsibilities

Safely unload recyclable material from trucks and rail cars.
Operate forklifts, skid steers, loaders, sweepers and other mobile equipment after completing required qualifications.
Load shred feeders and help maintain the flow of material to support production.
Monitor control panels and operating conditions to promote consistent material flow.
Inspect incoming material and perform required quality checks, including moisture sampling.
Identify and report material, equipment, quality and operating irregularities.
Maintain accurate receiving, shipping, inventory and production records, including timely computer data entry.
Transport fines hoppers and other materials to support Hot Metal and Remelt operations.
Perform basic equipment care and maintenance within the assigned scope of the position.
Complete equipment inspections before use and report repair or maintenance needs.
Maintain clean, organized and inspection-ready work areas.
Follow all safety, environmental, quality and operating procedures.
Use continuous-improvement and root-cause problem-solving methods to address operational issues.
Coordinate daily work with team members, operational leaders, Maintenance, Quality and Environmental Health and Safety resources.
Perform other operational duties as assigned to support plant needs.