What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Lakeshore Recycling Systems?
Location: Forest View, IL
Classification: Full-Time, Non-exempt,
Shift: Multiple shifts available
Reports To
Plant Manager
The Company
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is North Americas fifth-largest privately-held waste and recycling company. LRS has grown from $50 million in sales and 220 employees in 2013 to over $425 million in sales and over 1900 employees at the end of 2021. LRS has experienced phenomenal M&A growth, with twenty-three acquisitions throughout the Midwest in 2021 after completing fourteen during the previous 5-years. LRS boasts 62 facilities located throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Arkansas, Kansas, and Tennessee.
Position Summary
The Laborer is responsible for ensuring proper sorting of materials on the conveyor are being removed and placed in corresponding containers.
Responsibilities
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Inspect and sort materials according to size, type and condition
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Keep work area and all surrounding areas clean
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Report all unsafe work conditions or equipment issues immediately to supervisor
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Attend and participate in safety meetings
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Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
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Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications/Knowledge/Critical Skills
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None required
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
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Requires bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting material, sometimes in excess of 50 lbs.
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Requires working in indoor and outdoor conditions which are dusty and noisy
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Requires working in a physical environment that will expose employees to weather extremes
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Requires working for long periods of time while standing
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
