Recycling Operator - RMA (USA)
About The Position
The Recycling Operator maintains production goals and productivity while supporting customer satisfaction through production value and employee effectiveness. The role operates recycling equipment safely and efficiently to produce materials that meet customer requirements, follows Standard Operating Conditions (SOC), work package instructions, and Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures, and upholds the Ravago Code of Conduct. The operator communicates work-in-process status, performs equipment startups and shutdowns as needed, reports issues to management, maintains a clean and safe work area, and assists with special projects. The position involves working in a shared, constantly noisy space and a non-climate-controlled environment. Schedules may vary with business demands and may exceed 40 hours, with or without notice. The role requires regular standing, walking, squatting, bending, climbing, carrying, and reaching, as well as lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic math skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate with others and management.
- Willingness to learn and follow procedures; prior experience is not required.
- Ability to safely operate a fork truck.
- Ability to work in a shared space with constant noise and in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- Ability to regularly stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach as required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to follow RMA safety policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- English reading, speaking, and writing proficiency is preferred.
- Prior experience is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate recycling equipment safely and efficiently to produce materials that meet customer requirements.
- Comply with Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) and Work Package Instructions.
- Communicate and review the status of work in process at the beginning and end of shifts.
- Perform equipment startups and shutdowns as needed.
- Report decisions, problems, and questions to management in a timely manner.
- Safely operate a fork truck.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Assist with special projects.
- Follow Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures and uphold the Ravago Code of Conduct.
- Report all injuries, regardless of severity, to a Supervisor or HR immediately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
