MarBorg Recovery
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Line Operator
LOCATION: Tajiguas Landfill
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Hourly
PREPARED DATE: May 20, 2021
REPORTS TO: MRF Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: None
POSITION SUMMARY: The Line Operator will oversee the operation of the sorting system on a daily basis.
A TYPICAL DAY: This is not just a job; this is a dedicated team determined to focus on customer satisfaction which means we provide a level of service that exceeds the norm and maximizing diversion of solid waste from landfill disposal. We believe in making a difference every hour, every day. Our positive energy and time are invested for the purpose of a cleaner future for our county, next generation, and a greener environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversees and performs various tasks/job duties related to the operational support and coordination throughout the MRF, including but not limited to, inventory control, quality control, operational staffing and performance improvements.
- Provides guidance to Sorters and other operations staff.
- Performs daily inspections of equipment and inventory.
- Increases production by minimizing down time and providing training.
- Ensures and/or maintains the safety and cleanliness of all service, and work areas, tools, and facilities.
- Schedules and/or arranges for maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Supports the MarBorg Recovery Mission & Values.
- Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management; resolving problems with the system such as faults, jams, and any other issues that may arise. Complete production reports. Complete time studies to improve production.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Doing Good - (i.e. Code of Conduct).
- Making Good - (i.e. Accountability, responsibility and ownership for a problem).
- Treating People Well - (i.e. Works cooperatively and effectively with others).
- Environmentally Focused (i.e. Employee takes initiative as a LEED building initiative to preserve and improve our local environment for future generations).
- Observant: (i.e. Employee can identify safety or operational deficiency's and to quickly implement a correction).
- Safety Matters: Employee actively participates and promotes a safe and healthy workplace.
NEAT JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Teambuilding, communication, conflict resolution, delegation, coaching/positive influence
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Working knowledge of MRF guidelines and best practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Creative and effective problem-solving skills.
- Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback and to work collaboratively with upper management and other stakeholders to identify and facilitate needed improvements to the Recovery location.
- Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company's safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Position requires excellent verbal and written English communication skills including; ability to read, comprehend, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Basic Spanish communication skills desired.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and dirty. Required to put on protective outfits, like gloves, safety footwear, and hardhat.
Compensation details: 20-24 Hourly Wage
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