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Saint-Gobain Heavy Equipment Recycle Operator (7pm-7am) in SEATTLE, Washington
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the transportation of raw materials within the Plant using heavy equipment, including front-end loader, forklift, and bulldozer, to offload barges and feed materials into feeders and hoppers. The position takes quality samples of various materials, performs manual labor, maintains housekeeping standards, and follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operate and maintain mill according to established procedures and processes
Move recycled wallboard using front-end loader forklift to feed machines and conveyor belts
Move gypsum rock in the Dome using the bulldozer
Manually remove both dry and wet powder from under conveyor belts to clean the area using hand tools
Maintain equipment in proper working order
Assist with off-loading of ship and barges by securing the ship to dock, monitoring rock lines, and filling of the dome
Perform housekeeping duties as required
Change filter bags annually
Observe written safety plant regulations and instructions
Check, collect, and organize all parts and tools prior to starting the job
Maintain a safe work environment and recognize unsafe conditions and practices and make corrections to prevent injuries and property loss. Required to complete safety audits/inspections of the assigned work area.
Support 5S and World Class Manufacturing initiatives
Work within the Safe Work Process and Permitting procedures in CertainTeed Gypsum Inc.
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Ability to understand the operations of forklift, front end loader, bulldozer, and equipment
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to control the movement of vehicle/equipment
Ability to understand traffic laws
Ability to work safely at all times
Ability to move attachments for equipment, sometimes by hand
Ability to move cribbing and shoring for equipment
Ability to operate mechanical equipment including dozer, loader, and forklift which is primarily driven in reverse requiring turning and twisting of torso and neck
Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time
Ability to work independently and deliver results
Working outdoors during varying weather conditions
Tolerating jolting, vibration, and noise of equipment
Estimating distances to move materials to specified sites
Knowledge of Company policies, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of recycling area and processes and procedures
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• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work as a team
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QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience operating front end loader and/or bulldozer
PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience with maintenance of gypsum production equipment
Previous forklift experience
Heavy equipment certification
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature changes
Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs.
May require long hours, rotational and shift work, and weekend and holiday work
Physical demands include, but are not limited to: walking and climbing, entering confined spaces, and heights; able to lift 50 pounds; able to operate powered machinery and tools
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated.
Job includes tasks that require walking, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
May require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, and working on a computer, or engaging in a telephone conversation.
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Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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