Plant Operator - Harvesting

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Operator is knowledgeable in all facets of plant operations (grinding, material handling, pollution control equipment & processes. The Plant Operator’s ability to respond by use of effective mechanical, electrical, process or support systems skills is critical for success in this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Comply with Eco Material Technologies Safety Policies and Procedures

Promote safe work habits to help create a zero-injury safety culture

Assists with plant operations, specifically Vertical Roller Mill and associated process equipment, follow written, verbal or diagram instructions

Monitors and records daily levels of ground Bottom Ash and Fly Ash in the silos

Communicate with Lead Operator, Operations Manager and other line support regarding maintenance/operational issues

Ensure compliance with all production/quality/maintenance processes and work being performed

Attends regular safety meeting and follows all safety guidelines as required. Conduct shift handover meetings

Operates small utility mobile equipment on site when required

Operates heavy equipment where necessary

Performs and/or assists with maintenance on process equipment and facilities as directed by plant management

Ensure housekeeping and work areas are maintained properly to meet facility standards

Perform mechanical/process troubleshooting

Provide peer coaching discussions to correct issues

Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams

Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs

Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction

Initiative - Volunteers readily

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Quantity - Meets productivity standards

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

High School Diploma or equivalent and training or certification in relevant skill or trade

1 - 2 years' experience in a relevant field

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out

Prolong standing or in stationary position

Complete repetitive movements

Bend and/or twist

Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Full-time