What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Plant Operator Assistant position at Greasecycle?
Outdoor Plant Operator Assistant
Greasecycle | Raleigh, NC
Pay: $24.00 – $26.00/hour
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hours: 40–50 hours/week
READ BEFORE APPLYING — REQUIRED STEPS
To be considered, you MUST complete all of the following:
- Submit your resume
- Answer all application questions (incomplete = not reviewed)
- Complete the Job-Specific Quiz: https://forms.gle/xynjZm5DFPRvaUXm7 (Link will also be sent to you via really Messenger after applying)
Applications missing any of the above will not be reviewed.
This Is Not for Everyone — And That’s the Point
If you’re looking for an easy, clean, laid-back job… this isn’t it.
If you take pride in working harder than the next person, don’t mind getting filthy, and like being part of a team that actually depends on you—keep reading.
We’re a family-owned recycling company turning waste into renewable energy, and we’re looking for someone who shows up, works hard, and gets the job done—no excuses.
Who We Are
Our team is built on four core values:
Gritty. Humble (but proud). Scrappy. Thoughtfully Decisive.
If that doesn’t sound like you, this won’t be a fit.
If it does—you’ll do well here.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
Every day is hands-on, physical, and different. You’ll be:
- Refurbishing used grease containers (grinding, painting, welding)
- Washing trucks, hoses, and equipment (yes, it gets messy)
- Assisting with preventative maintenance on pumps and systems
- Offloading trucks and processing incoming material
- Operating a forklift to move containers and equipment
- Tracking and organizing inventory
- Cleaning and maintaining the plant and yard
- Offloading and cleaning tractor trailer loads
- Interacting with third-party drivers during unloads
- Processing wastewater and assisting with sampling/testing
What It Takes to Succeed
- Proven experience doing real manual labor
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions—no exceptions
- Ability to lift 75 lbs regularly
- Comfortable being on your feet all day
- Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and pressure washers is required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to make independent decisions
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision
Work Environment (Read This Twice)
- This is 100% NOT a desk job
- You will work outdoors in all weather conditions
- You will be around used cooking oil and grease trap waste
- It smells—and it sticks
If that bothers you, this job will not work out.
Why People Stay
- Tight-knit team that works hard together
- Stable, growing company with real opportunity
- Work that actually matters (environmental impact)
- You’ll go home tired—but proud of what you got done
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- I understand that Greasecycle is committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and trustworthy workplace. I acknowledge that all positions require completion of a background check, and that certain convictions directly related to the duties of the role — including those involving theft, violence, or safety risks — may disqualify me from employment
- Have you held at least one full-time job for 2 years or more where your primary duties were hard physical labor (such as construction, plumbing/septic, farming, industrial labor, waste management, landscaping, or heavy equipment work)?
- Have you ever been terminated for attendance, job abandonment, or safety violations?
- Why do you believe you are a strong fit for a very physically demanding, dirty, outdoor job like this? (Please be specific.)
- At Greasecycle, we conduct professional reference checks as part of our hiring process. Will you be able to provide the names and phone numbers of your previous supervisors at the time of your interview?
Experience:
- Physical, full-time manual labor: 3 years (Required)
- Preventive maintenance: 3 years (Required)
- Outdoor work: 1 year (Required)
- Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $26