Yard Driver - Helper

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

 Job Summary:

Liberty Tire Recycling is looking for a Yard Truck Driver that is hardworking, motivated, and is a responsible individual who will be moving trailers back and forth from the parking lot to production.  If your passion is working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment then joining our team is the right job for you.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work in a loud, fast paced environment that works in all weather conditions.
• Operate Ottawa Yard Truck in a safe manner during numerous roll-on/roll-off procedures daily involving loaded and empty containers
• Responsible for completing proper paperwork involving trailer numbers, gross weights, tare weights, and net weights on the daily log sheet to include type of material
• Operate and handle forklift and other equipment and tools in a safe manner
• Handle loading and unloading operations in the warehouse
• Check and inspect the conditions of items and materials while loading and unloading
• Any other warehouse duty required by Management
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and practices

• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. 75 lbs. with assistance.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds (50 requires assistance) on a routine basis and be physically capable of loading upwards of 1220 tires per day.
• Must be physically capable of climbing in a trailer unassisted and in a safe manner to reduce injury.
• Lace tires in a safe manner to reduce injury and maintain a secure load during transport.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public
• Ability to work independently with general instructions
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions
• Ability to make independent judgments which have a moderate impact on the company.
• Physical demands of standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and repetitive motion

• Must pass post-offer background, DOT physical and drug test

Education and Experience:

• Prior experience in the tire recycling or manufacturing industry is a plus. 

Compensation:

• $15.00 hourly.  Paid bi-weekly.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.