Description

SUMMARY:
Operators are responsible for processing various materials in a solidification pit. This includes the use of other powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and wheel loaders.
Responsibilities:

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Responsible for the unloading and loading of wastes in conformance to company rules and regulations
• Offloads and Check-in inbound waste streams
• Load, unload, and sample solid and liquid waste safely in accordance with Company, federal, state, and local regulations/rules
• Check for inconsistencies with manifested types and quantities with actual containers received in accordance with Company rules and regulations
• Operate heavy machinery in confined areas
• Operate a fork truck with attachments
• Must perform daily PM and inspections on operating equipment
• Perform basic operator maintenance
• Perform basic spill cleanup and housekeeping duties as directed
• Responsible for keeping work areas, walls, pit drain, and floor in a clean and safe condition
• Position handles materials and will often require the use of PPE: Boots, Gloves, Suits, Eye/Ear/Head Protection, and Respirator
• Shovels, sweeps, and cleans the area in which they are assigned periodically throughout the day
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Any other duty assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of shipping receiving and warehouse experience
• High School Diploma/GED
• The ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment
• Ability to work well with others
• Lift 51 lbs. unassisted
• Basic math, reading comprehension and writing skills
• Manages time effectively
• Ability to work in a dusty environment doing repetitive motions in any weather
• Ability to work independently or as a team
• Dependable

Terra Nova supports a diverse and drug free workplace. EOE. E-Verify Employer.