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Plant Lead Operator

CCC - Corporate Coverage Company
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025
Description

We are looking for a Lead Plant Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the recycling facility, ensuring high standards of environmental safety, and driving operational excellence. You will assist the Site Manager in managing production, staff, and operational processes to maintain efficiency and safety. This position involves daily reporting, staff management, ability to operate equipment and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additional minor duties may be assigned.

  • Operational Oversight: Ensure smooth operation of the site, including production, sorting, loading, unloading, inventory management, and labor coordination.
  • Equipment Handling: Skilled in the use of forklift, skid steer, bucket front-end loader, and yard truck.
  • Efficiency & Cost Management: Minimize handling and operational costs while continually working to reduce turnaround time for trucks entering and exiting the site.
  • Process Improvement: Regularly propose and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Safety Compliance: Comply with OSHA and EPA regulations, ensuring adherence to safe work practices that promote safe and efficient operations.
  • Team Development: Foster a positive, team-oriented environment by developing, coaching, and motivating employees.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Oversee cleanliness and maintenance of equipment and ensuring regular inspections and adherence to preventive maintenance programs in collaboration with supervisors, employees, and the maintenance shop.
  • Personnel Supervision: Supervise plant personnel, including time and attendance, employee selection, training, and providing input on termination, compensation, and promotion decisions to the Site Manager.
  • Reporting: Update and submit required operational reports in a timely manner.
  • Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of or willingness to learn the operation of balers, sort lines, and conveyor systems. Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
  • Communication: Effective communication skills are essential for interacting with staff and management.

Work Environment

  • Recycling facilities involve a dusty environment with recyclable materials.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to operate office equipment as needed.
  • Capable of climbing ladders, bending, stooping, and standing for long periods.
  • Must be able to reach above shoulder height and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Complete compensation package with pay range $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position, with a strong background in plant operations and team leadership.

Skills

  • Ability to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and front-end loaders.
  • Mechanical inclination is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of production processes, safety regulations, and team management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both staff and management.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Salary : $25 - $30

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