Heavy Equipment Operator- 1st Shift

This position is responsible for a heavy equipment in our alternative engineered fuel facility in Gray Court, SC, First Shift.

Daily Responsibilities

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Monitors equipment assigned to the area and notifies the supervisor of major/minor issues and breakdowns
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations
• Offloads and Check-in inbound waste streams 5. Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment
• Load, unload waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
• Operate a fork truck with attachments
• Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations
• Use proper equipment to remove samples of materials for analysis and compatibility checks
• Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition
• Understand Coding and labeling systems to handle and manage containers
• Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear Protection, and Respirator
• Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day
• Any other duty assigned by the Plant Manager

Requirements

• 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience
• High School Diploma/GED
• Able to operate Forklift/heavy equipment
• Ability to work well with others
• Lift up to 75lbs
• Climbing/Balance/bending/stooping/crawling Standing/Sitting Pushing/Pulling
• Use of power tools