The primary responsibility of the air floor operator is to windrow and screen material to create Grade A Compost. This includes operating a front loader to move material from the primary trommel, create windrows, and final screen compost. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Inspect front loader prior to starting each day. Repair and record all maintenance performed
• Move material under primary trommel into windrows to ensure compliance with TDEC and permit regulations
• Load material from windrows to hopper to be screened for final product
• Move material from final screen to final product pile
• Monitor final screened compost carefully to ensure quality of final product. Report material changes and large particles in final compost
• Pull samples from under primary trommel and from final screen
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and maintenance as required on all operating equipment to include, but not limited to: conveyors, primary trommel, hopper, flip deck screen, and the front loader
• Inspect the flip deck screen daily and record all repairs
• Clean air floor nightly - to remove waste from around primary trommel, hopper and final screen
• Clean final screen as needed
• Complete paperwork on final screen and air floor prior to end of shift daily
• Adhere to plant policies and guidelines
• Work safely
• Other duties as assigned by Manager to ensure success of compost and recycling operations
• Must be 18 years of age Education, Skills & Abilities Required Highly motivated, independent worker able to work with little supervision
• Mechanically inclined and basics of operating machinery Essential Job Functions Required to Perform the Job
• Ability to operate equipment
• Able to correctly lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Able to climb into and exit front loader
• Able to maintain stamina in heat, humidity, cold
• Able to see 20/20 with corrected vision
• Able to bend, twist, stoop, stand for continuous periods
• Able to analyze and remember information
• Able to have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
• Able to maintain dependable work schedule
• Able to remain calm in highly stressful, hectic environment
• Able to be flexible and handle changes in priorities
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
• Able to report to work on time without being under the influence or smelling of alcohol or drugs
• Able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
• Able to have good motor skills
• Able to make sound decisions

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person