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PROCESS OPERATOR-FINISHING

Job Overview: Process Operator I - Finishing

Bolder Industries Maryville is seeking a highly motivated and capable Process Operator I (PO I) to join the Finishing team at our advanced manufacturing facility. The Finishing team performs the final functions of our facility where waste tire chips are processed to extract the raw materials such as carbon black, gas, light oil, and heavy oil. The Finishing Process Operator is responsible for ensuring the final product meets quality standards, the finishing system is running properly, by continuously monitoring product output and making necessary adjustments mechanically and through software.

The successful candidate will undergo our 6-week Process Operator training program to learn the skills and safety measures necessary for the job. Trainees must complete all Process Operator I evaluations to be certified at the conclusion of the training period. The opportunity to advance to Process Operator II and Process Operator III is available upon the completion of Process Operator I certification with associated pay increases for advanced PO levels.

Importantly, you will become one of the first in the world skilled in the chemical and mechanical processes that turn troublesome waste streams into valuable raw materials. This is an exciting sector that’s projected to grow exponentially in the coming years, providing ample opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor plant operations through control room software and communicate necessary actions to shift team members
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on finishing equipment
• Track and log regular activities and operational systems data
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform basic repairs and/or engage the maintenance crew to perform repairs
• Perform regular product quality checks and lab tests, record data, and report deviations to shift supervisor or leadership
• Consult with team members and make ongoing adjustments to systems, as needed, to ensure production and quality goals are met
• Ensure all work is done in compliance with ISO 9001, EPA, Hazmat, and OSHA safety rules and regulations

Requirements and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree
• Forklift experience preferred
• Climbing ladders/steps
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret graphs, tables, gauges, and meters
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures to comply with health and safety standards

Location: Maryville, Missouri (in-facility only, remote not available)

Schedule: Full-time, 12-hour shifts, day (7am-7pm) and night (7pm-7am) available

Pay Range: $16-20/hour

Incentives & Benefits:

• Generous employee and family health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k benefits
• Family-owned with a friendly and family-like atmosphere
• Annual family picnic at and regular team celebrations for promotions, goals achieved, etc.
• Service awards and performance-based incentives
• The ability to make a lasting, positive impact on our environment while working with an engaged team in a supportive working environment.

Work Conditions:

The manufacturing plant environment may be hot, noisy, and/or dirty with carbon black at times. Manufacturing operation is a chemical process. Product streams include a carbon black stream, a liquid hydrocarbon oil stream, and a hydrocarbon vapor stream. Process equipment will be installed indoors and outdoors and will be at different levels. Access to this equipment will be via stairways and/or ladders. Safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes, hearing protection, and at times a dust respirator will be required in manufacturing areas.

About Bolder Industries:

At Bolder Industries we are purpose-driven, we are committed, and we are making a meaningful contribution to the circular economy. By joining our high-performing team you will create something new, you will encounter exciting challenges, and you will personally have a hand in positively impacting our natural environment.

Since 2011, our team has pioneered circular solutions for rubber, plastics, and petrochemical supply chains by converting end-of-life tires into sustainable carbon black (BolderBlack®), petrochemicals (BolderOilTM), steel (BolderSteelTM), and power. We have developed a proprietary process that drastically cuts CO2 emissions and the use of water and energy while repurposing 98% of every scrap tire.

As a Certified B Corp and ISO 9001 company, every team member at Bolder Industries, Inc. is committed to the environmental, social, and governance matters that form the core of our mission. We seek applicants that are equally committed to positive, lasting change and are excited about the opportunity.