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North Star Feeds
Plant Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$39,287 / year median in Kansas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Terminal Operator Reports to:Plant Manager Classification:
Non-Exempt, Full Time, Days, Monday through Friday initialsEnvironment:
Plant/Manufacturing Environment Physical:
Prolonged periods of standing, ability to lift up to 75 lbs.; work in outdoor conditionsSAFETY:
MANDATORY UNCOMPRISING COMPLIANCE TO COMPANY SAFETY POLICIES
Competencies:
Attention to detail, team player, works independently; follows instructionsTerminal Operator Essential Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the weekly receipt and loading of products via tank and railcar
- Operate a pressure washer and assist in planned cleaning projects
- Coordinate tank car switching schedules
- Gauge tanks, trucks and railcars using the strapping method
- Enter inventory data into Google Sheets spreadsheet
- Receive, weigh, sample, analyze and unload product delivered by tank truck and railcar
- Operate pumps and meters to transfer products between tanks
- Monitor boiler operations in compliance with established procedures and state regulatory standards
- Operate and troubleshoot steam tracing and air compressors
- Conduct wastewater treatment operations adhering to company protocols and municipal regulations
- Perform any other duties and tasks as directed by management Knowledge, Skills and Abilities to perform duties effectively:
- Thorough understanding of the company's policies, procedures, systems, and objectives.
- Proficiency in working independently in an outdoor environment
- Competency in using computers and Google Suite of software (Drive, Docs, Gmail)
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 75 lbs, kneeling, climbing stair, crawling and twisting safely as well as standing for prolonged periods of time
- Effectively able to engage in interpersonal interactions and the ability to work in a team environment Required Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
- Must be 18 years or older
- Preferred experience in maintenance with basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to follow instructions