Plant Operator - Knoxville, TN

Universal Environmental Services is the leading used oil collector in the southeastern United States. Covering 21 states and with a growing fleet of more than 300 service and transport vehicles, UES collects more than 60 million gallons of used motor oil as well as used industrial oil annually. Customers of all sizes trust our environmental services and we are proud of our commitment to them.

Benefits and Compensation

· Paid Vacations, Holidays, Personal Time, etc.

· Group Health Insurance Benefits after 30 days

· 401(K) with a generous company match

· Referral bonus program for existing drivers

· Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term, Long Term Disability

Competitive compensation package

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Responsible for filter processing operations including but not limited to scheduling, compliance, reporting, processing, inventory control, loading/unloading, housekeeping, safety, and appearance.
Scrap steel and filter recycling coordinator.
Create work schedules to cover all filter processing operations.
Schedule filter trucks for offloading
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Coordinate with scrap steel recycling vendor for transportation of crushed filters
Schedule pick up of waste roll off for disposal
Maintain workflow of warehouse to meet production goals
Responsible for the safe operation of the filter crusher and PM Schedule
Process waste absorbents and greases for disposal
Assist with the offloading of inbound freight
Report any needed maintenance and repairs to the Fleet Maintenance Manager
Provide inventory control for drums, carts, totes, and filter bins
 Basic Laboratory functions: collecting samples, recording sample information

 Unloading raw products from route trucks following all safety and environmental policies and procedures.
 Load outbound trucks with the finished product
 General plant/equipment maintenance.
 Completion of all paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Able to read written instructions, complete required paperwork and perform basic math calculations.
 Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications such as word processing and spreadsheets.
 Strong mechanical aptitude
 Forklift operating experience
 Ability to safely operate loading/unloading equipment, including route trucks
 Good planning, organizational, and communication skills.
 Able to work under pressure.
 Able to work overtime if required.

Qualifications
 Preferred High School Diploma or GED.
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Physical Demands/Working Conditions
 Intermittent physical activity includes bending, reaching, and climbing.
 Outdoor activities such as climbing ladders, bending and reaching, and working in inclement weather.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22