Plant Associate

Job Title: Plant Associate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to safely and efficiently operate plant-based shredding and baling equipment
• Ability to perform basic shredder maintenance
• Must comply with all company standards
• Follow company safety policies and procedures and encourages other employees to do the same
• Safely operate a forklift and other equipment in order to complete tasks
• Responsible for loading/unloading trucks
• Works cooperatively and productively with Supervisors and co-workers in order to complete tasks
• Maintain the highest degree of security and control of customers’ confidential material presented for destruction at all times
• Ability to interact and communicate with customers with the highest degree of professionalism
• Ensures that the plant is maintained in a clean, neat, orderly fashion

Skills and Specifications

• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and completely
• Must have the ability to work independently and self motivation
• Must be able to load and unload materials using a forklift or other provided tools and equipment
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be able to consistently lift material up to 70 lbs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• The employee is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear, push and or pull up to 70 lbs., twist and/or turn, reach and pull above shoulder height

Success Factor Competencies

• Dependability: Consistent demonstrated ability to be at work on time, with few unplanned absences; follows through on commitments; adheres to work schedule. Willingness to work overtime and alternate schedules if needed. Follows proper procedures regarding approval for tardiness, absences, PTO and leave.
• Accountability and Ownership: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; taking responsibility and accountability for results; sets standards of excellence.
• Safety Orientation: Demonstrates awareness of company safety policies and procedures; includes the ability to identify and report safety hazards. Uses equipment properly.
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to foster relationships with management, co-workers and customers; ability to keep emotions under control and to receive, evaluate and respond to new ideas and coaching in relationship to job duties. Ability and willingness to follow directions from Supervisor.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree from an accredited institution
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• 1+ year relevant work experience
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

*Please note that this position may require lifting heavy objects and standing for extended periods of time.

*The above job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and standards of the position. Other duties may be assigned at the supervisor’s discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person