Back Plant Operator

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For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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As a Back Plant Operator
, you are responsible for housekeeping throughout the facility and the safe and efficient operation on the tipping floor. This includes the grounds keeping and other assigned duties to maintain performance of the facility. This position reports to the Operations Supervisor.

• Perform facility housekeeping and various cleaning assignments to maintain a safe, orderly and clean work environment according 5S principles.
• Responsible for routine ash testing and other operational assignments given by the supervisor to the plant including outage activities.
• Working mandatory overtime as needed or required to maintain the facility.
• Supporting the profile waste coordinator with daily tasks and assignments.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Haz Mat Procedures with respect to the storage and handling of materials in the area.
• Responsible for reporting malfunctions of equipment or processing to the supervisor.
• Performs additional tasks as directed by the shift supervisor or his/her designee

• Responsible for operating heavy equipment front-end loaders to feed waste into the refuse pit.
• Guides incoming waste trucks and directs dumping location on the tipping floor.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and an orderly clean work area.
• Performs daily routine pre-operational inspection of heavy equipment, maintains proper fuel, lubricant, and oil levels and fills out required log sheets.
• Performs troubleshooting on equipment, reporting all malfunctioning equipment to the shift supervisor for the issuance of work orders.
• Performs lockout and tagout of equipment in support of maintenance activities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred;
  Reworld offers GED Works - a fully funded program for employees to achieve their GED.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have the ability to work a rotating shift schedule
• Front Loader or heavy equipment certification preferred

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb ladders
• Ability to lift/carry 50lbs
• Ability to work from heights and in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full-face respirator and other PPE
• Consistently work in all weather conditions

• Rotating 12-hour shifts, days and nights; shift is 5-2-2-5

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401k - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

In addition to salary, this roleis eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

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All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's…