Recycling Production Operator

Element Resources•Burlington Junction, MO

10d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Element Resources is hiring in Forest City, Missouri! The starting pay is a rate between $25.60 - $27.80 per hour, depending on the department. Working C or D shift? Shift differentials are $1.20 and $1.45 per hour. Eligible to earn an attendance bonus in addition to your regular pay rate - paid weekly, 8.4% of wages- nearly $2.00 per hour more! Element Resources operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high-quality, top performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running. A Recycling Smelter Operator is generally responsible for operating equipment and performing tasks at the direction of the supervisor or senior operator, with other team members on an assigned shift. The operator is also responsible for performing work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Work may be performed in Blast Furnace, Casting, or Breaker departments. Additional bonus opportunities available! Eligible for 3 floating holidays after 60-day probationary period - 6 additional holidays during the calendar year. Apply online or text recyclingjobs to 678-506-7168 to begin your pre-screening process! Element offers a strong benefit package that includes the following: Weekly pay 401(k) with Company Match Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield Dental coverage through Cigna Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees Paid Time Off Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available

Requirements

Able to operate equipment basic power and hand tools and possibly some heavy equipment such as a forklift, man-lift, etc.
Able to understand and follow both verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations.
Comprehend and apply basic math skills e.g. addition, subtraction, etc.
Able to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator
Regular attendance is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to lift, bend, reach and twist with loads for periods of time. Throughout the day, actual lifting may be from 15 to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. on an infrequent basis.

Nice To Haves

Recycling, smelting, metallurgical processing plant experience, or other relevant industrial experience (manufacturing, factory)
Working knowledge of pumps, flow processes, e.g. throughput, valves, and electrical and understanding units of measurement e.g. psi, flow rate, gpm, amps, etc.
High School and or technical/vocational training
Heavy equipment such as a dover, forklift, etc. preferred but we train!
Element Resources encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.

Responsibilities

Load and operate high-speed blenders
Operate blending/milling equipment
Operate smelters and spray dryer, record temperature at specified intervals
Empty smelter.
Package material for shipments, including weight and quantities
Operate a fork and/or lift truck
Perform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
Train other Operators when assigned to do so by supervisor.
Work with minimal supervision
Work in a safe and environmentally sound manner
Clean and lubricate all equipment
Maintain good housekeeping
May be required to relieve other Operations
Any other miscellaneous duties

Benefits

Weekly pay
401(k) with Company Match
Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
Dental coverage through Cigna
Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees
Paid Time Off
Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available
Eligible for 3 floating holidays after 60-day probationary period - 6 additional holidays during the calendar year.
Shift differentials are $1.20 and $1.45 per hour.
Eligible to earn an attendance bonus in addition to your regular pay rate - paid weekly, 8.4% of wages- nearly $2.00 per hour more!
Additional bonus opportunities available!