JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, performs the full array of duties assigned including processing and separating various materials in a safe and efficient manner, by hand, from material piles on the MRF tipping floor or, by hand, on a moving conveyor; maintains a clean and hazard-free work area; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; assists, occasionally, in training newer assigned staff; performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the safe and technically proficient operation of heavy equipment including Front End Loaders, Telehandlers, Skid Steers with Grapples, Sit Down diesel Forklifts with clamps/forks, Scissor Lifts and Operation of commercial Two Ram Bailer equipment.
• Work under general supervision
• Ability to work various hours and flexible shifts when needed.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Helps maintain cleanliness of facility and work areas.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to operate Komatsu / JCB loader and telehandler.
• Profiecient operation of New Holland Skid Steer with Grapple attachment.
• Ability to operate a manual roll off truck.
• Sampling/Grading of Inbound material & QC Outbound commodities
• Loading residue outthrow materials
• Ability to load recycling commodities for outbound customers.
• Willingness to work with/in other departments or areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management such as traffic control, janitorial duties of trailers and offices, garbage disposal and overall outside maintenance cleanup.
• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules that are set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
- Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent education/experience.
• Must have/maintain a valid driver’s License including reliable transportation.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to add/subtract/divide and retain information.
• Heavy Equipment certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in heavy equipment operation
• Recycling experience a plus
• Must have a good understanding of earthmoving techniques.
• Must be knowledgeable with routine maintenance on assigned equipment, DEI inspections, lubing and communication with maintenance.
• Must be capable of performing in a closed space environment, work safely and meet productively.
• Must have good written and oral English communications skills.
• Must be able to observe all safety (to include wearing required personal safety equipment), security, and health requirements for warehouse, and outside environmen
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment for this position is a typical office but requires outdoor activity as well, which includes all weather-related situations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment with stringent monthly deadlines, quotas, and goals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the incumbent must be able to work in this environment and perform all duties as described below:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB | Percentage of Work Time Spent on Activity |
0-24% | 25%-49% | 50%-74% | 75%-100% |
Visual acuity: Correctable to 20/20. Must be able to read computer screen and various reports | | | | X |
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others | | | | X |
Sitting/Standing/Walking | | | X | |
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, twist and reach in front of body, overhead and to the floor. | | X | | |
Exert physical effort in handling objects (grab, lift, move, place, shift, pull, push, adjust) up to 25 pounds of force | | X | | |
Fine Motor Control: Required to have motor control and coordination of hands, wrist, and finger dexterity to write, type, use of office equipment, etc. | | | | X |
WORK STYLE REQUIREMENTS:
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable to variety of tasks assigned in the workplace.
- Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Independence — Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision.
DISCLAIMER:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the essential duties and primary responsibilities and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Gold Medal Environmental is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce fostering a culture where we can retain, develop, and ensure our best talent is working in an environment where every employee feels included, valued, and recognized.
EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL
You are an at-will employee. Your employment with the Company is not to be considered permanent or for any guaranteed length of time, inclusive of completion of probationary/introductory/evaluation time periods for evaluating expectations, whether successful or not. Our employment relationship will continue, as long as it is mutually satisfactory to both parties. You may resign at any time, with or without notice. Likewise, the company may terminate your employment at any time, for any reason it deems necessary.
