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Element Resources lists this Recycling Production Operator opportunity in forest city, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Element Resources HiringElement Resources is hiring in Forest City, Missouri!The starting pay is a rate between $26.60 - $28.80 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.Element offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:Weekly pay401(k) with Company MatchMedical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShieldDental coverage through CignaVision - free annual exams for enrolled employeesPaid Time OffInsurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be availableResponsibilitiesThe duties assigned to an Operator may vary with the area assigned. Specific duties are described in operating instructions for each area or piece of equipment. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:Load and operate high-speed blendersOperate blending/milling equipmentOperate smelters and spray dryer, record temperature at specified intervalsEmpty smelter.Package material for shipments, including weight and quantitiesOperate a fork and/or lift truckPerform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.Train other Operators when assigned to do so by supervisor.Work with minimal supervisionWork in a safe and environmentally sound mannerClean and lubricate all equipmentMaintain good housekeepingMay be required to relieve other OperationsAny other miscellaneous dutiesQualificationsAble 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 respiratorRegular 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.PREFERRED: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 trainingHeavy equipment such as a dover, forklift, etc. preferred but we train!Element Resources encourages candidates with Military training and/ or experience to apply.EEO StatementElement Resources is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.About StatementElement Resources (elementrellc.com) is one of the nation's largest secondary recyclers of lead batteries used to power Transportation and Industrial market applications. With recycling plants located in Canon Hollow, Missouri, and Muncie, Indiana, Element Resources is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible way to ensure more than 16 million lead batteries are safely recycled each year, contributing the sustainability of the lead battery industry.
Worksite address
forest city, MO, 64451, US
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