Rasper Operator-2nd Shift

Job Description

Our 2nd shift Rasper/Granulation Op-Tech, works Sunday – Saturday, with rotating days and weekends off. Shift Hours 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

If your passion is working in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment then joining our team as Rasper/Granulator Op-Tech at our Savage, MN plant is the right job for you.

If you have an aptitude for mechanical and electrical work, have an excellent work ethic and can work with others in a team environment, then this personal growth position could be a great fit.

Candidates will be taught to perform routine preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting / repairing equipment failures. This position will employ a pay for knowledge concept, so as you obtain knowledge and can demonstrate proficiency in the required skill sets, your pay will increase with each step.

Here at Liberty Tire Recycling each day brings new challenges and opportunities. Our culture is rooted in a tradition of excellence in employee well-being, safety and product quality. Teamwork, dedication, and hardworking values are weaved into all that we do. We believe every employee plays a critical role in the success of our business. We believe in our team and what we do makes a difference.

Liberty Tire Recycling is the premier company in the tire recycling industry, helping customers meets their environmental goals by collecting and recycling nearly half of North America's scrap tires through a network of facilities located in the United States and Canada. Liberty provides high quality rubber feedstock for value added products and materials such as mulch, playground material, turf in-fill, and rubberized asphalt.

Our employees enjoy a steady income with medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance. We also offer HSA, life and AD&D, long and short-term disability, 401k with company match as well as vacation and holiday pay.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. YOU MUST ALSO MEET BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Rasper/Granulator Op-Tech will provide the necessary support in operations and maintenance to the associated equipment, so the team is able to produce raw feedstock for granulation production and clean steel in the safest and most efficient manner. This technician’s role is key to the optimization for the equipment to run efficiently. As Op-Tech you will provide the necessary support in operations and maintenance. You will communicate and plan for scheduled maintenance and repairs that is best for the company.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Comply with all safety requirements

Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties

Assist in scheduled maintenance and be part of a proactive team to keep equipment safe and running efficiently.

Assist knife changes and flips on Rasper and Granulators.

Optimize production:

Loading of feed hoppers

Moving product finished and staged with forklifts

Daily housekeeping responsibilities

Maintain production area

Keep equipment clean and orderly following prescribed safety regulations

Ability to communicate effectively and confidently at all levels of the organization

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATIONAL AND JOB EXPERIENCE:

High school Diploma or GED equivalent

Mechanical background in production

Previous leadership experience

ABILITIES REQUIRED

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, turning, climbing to a significant degree, and/or pulling of controls

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION

Forklift (forklift training will be provided) for use when bagging and staging product.

WORK SCHEDULE

2nd shift works Sunday – Saturday, with rotating days and weekends off

Shift Hours 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers, to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (The maximum lifting weight that employees may lift unassisted is 50 lbs.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.