Lead Operator at Republic Services

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Waste Management, Recycling, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or recycling experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience working at sites regulated by OSHA (preferred)
Able to direct staff (preferred)
Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness (preferred)
Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner (preferred)
Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides direction to a team of Operators, Forklift Operators, Sorters, and other equipment operators for efficient operation of the Polymer Center
Ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and other standards
Maintains a strong working knowledge of, and operates all Sorting, Grinding, and Washing equipment as needed
Works to remove unsafe conditions or situations from the Polymer Center and all related Sorting, Grinding, and Washing activities
Provides direction to operations staff in the execution of the manufacturing plan on their given shift
Performs pre- and post-operation inspections of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure safe operations
Safely and efficiently operates Sorting, Grinding, and Washing equipment using proper safety standards
Continuously monitors production and waste materials for evidence of unacceptable product and/or waste
Continuously monitors the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize downtime
Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Maintenance for repair
Completes Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; reports any necessary repairs to Supervisor as needed
Follows all required safety policies and procedures
Serves as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty
Executes other operational plans to help achieve or exceed the division’s budgeted goals
Understands, supports and executes product delivery while actively supporting maintenance and the operational role in equipment quality and maintenance
Creates a collaborative, communicative team environment and drives employee engagement with the Company
Builds and develops talent on the team, understands employees’ career goals and provides coaching to get employees ready for advancement with the Company
Performs other job-related duties as needed or assigned