Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Phoenix, AZ

YUMA RECYCLERS IS HIRING!

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Saturdays as needed

General Description: The Plant Operator performs tasks relating to the purchasing, processing, and shipping of recyclable metal, paper, and plastic grades. The Operator grades and processes materials using a variety of tools and machinery and loads the trucks with material for shipment as well as accepts other duties as necessary for efficient and productive plant operation. The operator interacts with the public as individuals come to sell their items and also interacts with commercial drivers who are delivering or picking up materials. As the Plant Operator is the first person that the public interacts with, customer service is a critical component of a Plant Operator’s role and success.

Company Description: Yuma Recyclers is a recycling company that buys paper, plastics, and metals from the public and from commercial generators. Individuals bring in their material and are paid for them at the time of delivery. The materials are consolidated and transported to the mills that reuse them. The company is looking for an individual that is seeking long-term year-round employment in a growing industry.

Essential Duties:

• Grade or sort materials with like materials to maintain quality control
• Comply with OSHA and company safety policy and procedures
• Strictly adhere to Yuma Recycler’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards
• Provide efficient and courteous service to customers and vendors at the buy-back window
• Accept other duties as necessary for plant operation

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old and legally able to work in the United States
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
• Able to learn the identification of the grades of materials received
• Able to communicate in English both oral and written (preferred)
• Must have 2 years of continuous work experience
• Able to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand continuously for long periods
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 45 pounds frequently
• Able pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 45 pounds
• The ability to bend, stoop and reach above the shoulders is required
• Able to hear and see well, including good hand-eye coordination and strong depth perception
• Good motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity
• Able to work outside 100% of the day while exposed to the extreme weather
• Will be exposed to a physical environment, odors, noise, extremes weather or similar elements most of the workday

Professional Characteristics:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Courteous and conscientious
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in their work
• Organized, responsible, trustworthy, and resourceful
• Excellent safety record

Benefits:

• Full-time employment all year, with possible overtime
• Medical insurance paid by company
• Paid time off
• Uniforms
• Growing company and growing industry

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.30 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This position entails working outdoors at the company's recycling yard. Are you comfortable working outside?

Experience:

• continuous work: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Yuma, AZ 85365: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person