What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pit Operator position at TERRA NOVA SOLUTIONS?
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. This position could report to our High Point or Thomasville locations.
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.
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.