Overview

Element Resources is growing and we are looking to add to our team!

Make up to $23.75 - $25.55 per hour !

Production Bonus - make up to an additional $1.00 per hour ($2,000 annually)

All openings are on the day shift and night shift

Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.

A Recycling Smelter Operator generally is responsible to operate a piece of equipment or perform tasks at the direction of the supervisor.

The Operator also may work with a senior operator to carry out operations in an operating system or unit; the operator may be asked to perform as part of a team.

The operator is also responsible for performing work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Work may be performed in Blast Furnace, Warehouse, or Breaker departments.

Apply online or text recyclingjobs to 97211 to begin your pre-screening process!

Responsibilities

The duties assigned to an Operator may vary with the area assigned. Specific duties are described in operating instructions for each area or piece of equipment.

Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following :

Load and operate high-speed blenders

Operate blending / milling equipment

Operate smelters and spray dryer, record temperature at specified intervals

Empty smelter.

Package material for shipments, including weight and quantities

Operate a fork and / or lift truck

Perform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Train other Operators when assigned to do so by supervisor.

Work with minimal supervision

Work in a safe and environmentally sound manner

Clean and lubricate all equipment

Maintain good housekeeping

May be required to relieve other Operations

Any other miscellaneous duties

Qualifications

Able to operate equipment basic power and hand tools and possibly some heavy equipment such as a forklift, man-lift, etc.

Able to understand and follow both verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations.

Comprehend and apply basic math skills e.g. addition, subtraction, etc.

Able to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator

Regular attendance is a requirement for this position.

Must be able to lift, bend, reach and twist with loads for periods of time. Throughout the day, actual lifting may be from 15 to 50 lbs.

and up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis.

PREFERRED :

Recycling, smelting, metallurgical processing plant experience, or other relevant industrial experience (manufacturing, factory)

Working knowledge of pumps, flow processes, e.g. throughput, valves, and electrical and understanding units of measurement e.

g. psi, flow rate, gpm, amps, etc.

High School and or technical / vocational training

Heavy equipment such as a dover, forklift, etc. preferred but we train!

Element Resources encourages candidates with Military training and / or experience to apply.

Last updated : 2024-03-29