Wash Line Operator Polymer Center

Polymer Center Wash Line Operator

The Polymer Center Wash Line Operator oversees and operates the Grinding and Wash Line processes of the Polymer Center. The Wash Line Operator ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads Grinding and Wash Line operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and other standards. The Wash Line Operator maintains a strong working knowledge of the rPET Grinding and Wash Line equipment, and is responsible for efficient operation and basic troubleshooting of the process.

Principle responsibilities include:

• Works to remove unsafe conditions or situations from the Grinding and Wash Line processes of the Polymer Center.
• Executes the Grinding and Wash Line manufacturing plan on their given shift.
• Performs pre- and post-operation inspections of the Grinding and Wash Line equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure safe operations.
• Maintains strong working knowledge of and safely and efficiently operates 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 down time.
• Performs and documents minor service on equipment, referring more complicated mechanical issues to Leads and/or Maintenance for repair.
• Completes Equipment Condition Report and other reports, as necessary; report 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 to the Company.
• 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Good customer services 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.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or recycling experience.

Rewarding compensation and benefits include:

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

Health care and dependent care spending accounts.

Short- and long-term disability.

Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).

Employee discount programs.

Retirement plan with a generous company match.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

About the company: Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

Our strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling.

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.

Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.