What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recycling Equipment Operator - Nashville TN position at Pratt Industries?
Essential Functions/Position Responsibilities:
- Operate equipment in accordance with O&M manual
- Check material (incoming and outgoing) for quality and conformity
- Take material to designated storage area safely
- Load material onto lines and trailers safely
- Keep material stacked neatly and safely
- Must keep up with general housekeeping
- Check oil and fluids daily
- Perform inspections on equipment daily
- Must obey all company safety regulations
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Hiring Requirements/Preferences:
- High school education or equivalent (additional experience may be substituted for education)
- Minimum of six (6) months experience operating machinery
- Must have a demonstrated ability to follow directions
- Professional Attitude & conduct
- Multi-task, interpersonal communication, problem solving, and time management skills are needed
- High degree of safety awareness and safety discipline
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times
- Willing to travel and work away from home when and if required
- Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
- Strictly adhere to safety requirements and the policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PRATT Safety and OSHA
- Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment
- You will be expected to be flexible to the needs of our business, as we continually strive to meet and exceed the needs of our customers
- Random and Suspicion Drug tests are performed
- Please be aware that you must successfully complete a drug screen and background check in order to be hired into the Pratt Industries
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
Requirements:Pratt Recycling is a Pratt Industries company that works with communities and businesses across America to maximize landfill diversion by Harvesting the Urban Forest. The rapidly-expanding division has recycling and recovery facilities in ten states – and our operational footprint stretches from New York to California.
