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General Plastics & Composites, LP

Facilities Support

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.

$37,647 / year median in Texas

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Facilities Support General Plastics & Composites, LP - 3.2 Houston, TX Job Details 5 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor Performs daily checks on all drains to ensure no environmental discharges Maintains facility waste cans including those located throughout the production areas Ensures all waste hoppers are emptied on a regular basis to prevent buildup of waste Walks the facility grounds to ensure all trash is picked up and disposed of Disposes of hardened resin drums daily Operates drum crusher to help minimize buildup of drums daily Responsible for maintaining clear fire lanes around the facility Blows down the walkways and drives to ensure a clean area Utilizes magnet to ensure that all potential nails and screws are removed to prevent tire damage Maintains Acetone program including dispensing, disposal, storage, and maintains usage logs Responsible for helping janitorial staff clean breakroom after break and lunch Removes MRB scraps before daily meeting Responsible for the dumping of used coolant drums Responsible for the coolant filtering and recycling process Responsible for bailing all cardboard Stripping and waxing floors Mopping and sweeping as directed Additional task as assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
High School Diploma (GED) Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently Goal-oriented, organized team player Self-motivated and self-directed Strong written and verbal communication skills Ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and be a problem-solver Prior forklift experience Prior Baler experience
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Competencies:
Communication Verbal and Written Proficiency Problem Solving/Analysis Safety Conscious Able to follow written instructions This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company. Education Required High School or better in Other Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.