What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Production Laborer/Operator position at MKB Company?
MKB Company is a leading provider of products and services in the environmental control market. Our products are used in perimeter control, sediment management, erosion control and pollution control markets. Our employees take pride in the company’s strong family tradition, history of growth and innovative approach to problem solving in the “green industry”. Visit us at https://www.mkbcompany.com/ to learn more about what we do!
We are currently looking for candidates who are highly motivated and eager to learn to join our growing team. This SECOND SHIFT OPERATOR POSITION will be responsible for manufacturing various innovative stormwater erosion control products; expected to effectively produce high quality products through the use of machine and equipment operation.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Equipment Operator with strong hand eye-coordination and precise control ("fine motor skills") to handle various machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment, chain saws, and other specialized tools. This role is essential to the success of our operations, requiring a keen focus on safety, productivity, and teamwork.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Equipment Operator with strong hand eye-coordination and precise control ("fine motor skills") to handle various machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment, chain saws, and other specialized tools. This role is essential to the success of our operations, requiring a keen focus on safety, productivity, and teamwork.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of equipment, both indoors and out, with the precision to move materials.
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Capable of operating & successfully passing the operator proficient certification on at least 1 of the following in a safe and effective manner:
- Debarker
- Chainsaw
- Front End Loader
- Excavator
- Dozer
- Off Road Truck
- Must be familiar with and adhere to service requirements, equipment and operator limitations and safe operating procedures at all times.
- Maintain cleanliness and appearance of equipment interior and exterior as well as general maintenance such as greasing, fluid and fuel checking, filling and washing of equipment exterior daily, and completion and submitting of daily logs & reports (inspection sheet, labor log, production form, equipment hours, etc.).
- Perform equipment inspections, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting to ensure machinery remains in top condition.
- Organizing and executing various projects as assigned.
- Meet site objectives by following daily and weekly directives as set by site supervisor.
- Follow all MKB Co. safety guidelines, including notification and reporting of any safety issues or concerns and immediate report of any safety accident/incident or damage.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1-3 years' experience of heavy equipment preferred.
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role.
- Prior experience with hand tools, preferred.
Knowledge/Skills
- Flexible to work various hours including shift work.
- Able to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrating initiative with regards to responsibilities.
- Ability to ambulate around the site.
- Enthusiastic, with a drive for results.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Environment/Physical Demands
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
- Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and smell.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration.
- Exposure to loud noises, hot/cold temperatures, dust, and other environmental factors.
- Sitting for long periods of time.
- Walking from job office to project site on occasion.
- Completing tasks using a computer and other office equipment.
- Position requires frequent talking, hearing, and vision with occasional standing, walking and reaching.
- Incumbent will be required to sit, stand, type, use personal computer, two-way radio, and telephone.
- May require lifting up to 50 -100 lbs.
Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions as well as indoor office environment.
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet areas, airborne particles, dust, dirt and other environmental factors
- The noise level in the work environment could be unusually loud at times (protection will be provided).
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.
MKB Co. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 216-986-7000. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.