General Laborer

Position: General Laborer 1
Location: California

THE ROLE OF GENERAL LABORER

Under close supervision, keeps facility litter free and performs various load checker duties, and assists with other projects as needed.

Shift: Monday-Saturday: 4am-2:30pm ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO General Laborer (majority of position performs General Laborer duties)

• Picks up blown litter on site and adjoining roads.
• Brings full litter garbage bags to pick-up truck or tipping table.
• Picks up metal or other recyclable materials from tipping table.
• Relieves Spotter during lunch break and other times as needed.
• Repairs drainage flumes.
• Moves and/or constructs wind fences.
• Keeps property clean and litter free.
• Assists with covering garbage with tarps.
• If working at compost site, removes contaminants from organics.

Load Inspector/Checker (small percentage of time may be spent on the following duties)

• Inspects and records daily incoming loads.
• Keeps hazardous and otherwise prohibited waste out of facility. Generates documentation of efforts made to keep hazardous and otherwise prohibited waste out of facility.
• Deals with customers in a professional manner. Responds to customers politely, courteously or firmly, as the situation dictates.
• Answers customer questions.
• Takes the appropriate action in accordance with amount and types of materials found, and customer attitude. Asks appropriate personnel for assistance when needed.
• Works in a respectful manner with fellow employees.
• Keeps accurate daily records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Principles and practices of job site safety, potential job hazards, and state and local regulations.
• Work under pressure, handle stressful situations and maintain flexibility.
• Ability to maintain high levels of activity or productivity; operating with effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ability to understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Consistently build knowledge and expertise about current job.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors and customers.
• Ability to communicate on a two-way radio or similar device.
• Basic Computer programs.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Skill and/or Ability to

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.

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