Plant Operator

Position Summary

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for material handling to include unloading and loading from trucks, staging and storing materials safely and neatly, unwrapping and depackaging material, monitoring and maintaining all equipment at the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment, including forklifts and skid steers, as required in a safe manner
• Store, stack or unload palletized material
• Follow all health & safety policies, including detailed operation protocols and procedures
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections of assigned powered industrial equipment, including Operator level preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, conveyors, etc.
• Segregate recycled material to their proper bin
• Manage and load materials for baler and its output
• Sanitation and cleaning of work areas
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education/Licenses/Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid, state issued Driver’s License or Forklift Operator Certification

Knowledge & Experience

• One (1) or more years’ experience operating a forklift and/or skid steer
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintaining accountability
• Contribute to the team dynamic by promoting inclusion, support, and collaboration amongst coworkers
• Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity through multitasking
• Think independently and creatively to problem solve
• Ability to be a team-player for overall company success

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

Normal work environment is a plant setting, with exposure to high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to non-hazardous materials requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, safety-toed boots, utility gloves, hard hat, reflective vest, and safety glasses.
• Must be able to grasp, grip controls, walk, bend, climb, crouch, reach and push/pull 50-75% of the workday, as well as perform work in all weather conditions while maintaining a steady work pace.
• Lifting is required at times up to 50 pounds, repetitively.

Generate Upcycle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not contact us in relation to this or any job posting. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Do you have experience working in an industrial environment?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• forklift or skid steer : 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn, NY 13021 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19