Recycling Smelter Operator

Overview

Element Resources is currently recruiting for Smelter Operators at our facility in Muncie, Indiana. Starting pay rate over $23.58 per hour.

One of Muncie’s long‑standing companies, Element is a leading battery recycling facility with over 30 years of service. We provide recycled products to America’s battery manufacturers, powering cars, trucks and forklifts and supporting the supply chain.

The duties assigned to an Operator may vary with the area. Specific duties are described in operating instructions for each area or piece of equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Load and operate high‑speed blenders
• Operate blending/milling equipment
• Operate smelters and spray dryer, recording temperature at specified intervals
• Empty smelter
• Package material for shipments, including weight and quantities
• Operate a fork and/or lift truck
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by a supervisor
• Train other Operators when required by a supervisor
• Work with minimal supervision
• Work in a safe and environmentally sound manner
• Clean and lubricate all equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping
• May be required to relieve other operations
• Perform any other miscellaneous duties

• Able to operate equipment, basic power and hand tools, and possibly heavy equipment such as a forklift, man‑lift, loader, or dozer
• Able to understand and follow verbal and visual instructions regarding plant safety and operations
• Comprehend and apply basic math skills (e.g., addition, subtraction)
• Able to satisfy a Pulmonary Function Test within OSHA standards and wear a respirator
• Regular attendance is a requirement for this position
• Must be able to lift, bend, reach, and twist with loads for periods of time (typically 15–50 lbs, up to 100 lbs on an infrequent basis)
• High school diploma and/or technical/vocational training preferred

• Recycling, smelting, metallurgical processing plant experience, or other relevant industrial experience
• Working knowledge of pumps, flow processes (e.g., throughput, valves) and electrical units of measurement (e.g., psi, flow rate, gpm, amps)

Element Resources encourages candidates with military training and/or experience to apply.

Element 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.

Element Resources is one of the largest battery recycling companies in the United States. Recycling recovers 99 % of all lead received at our recycling centers. Every year we recycle millions of pounds of lead and recover and neutralize millions of gallons of sulfuric acid. Our robust, highly controlled recycling process is a critical part of our commitment to environmental sustainability.