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Operator (I)
Department: Yard
Reports To: General Manager
Status: Non-Exempt
Description:Â Safely and efficiently operating a variety of equipment and responsible for inspecting, providing preventative maintenance and reporting any equipment concerns to management.
Duties and Responsibilities:Â include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Operates machinery to move inventory throughout the facility in a safe manner without damaging equipment, inventory or company property.*
- Performs required inspections and basic maintenance of equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.*
- Dismantle vehicles with specified equipment
- Crush vehicle inventory
- Load inventory into appropriate facilities, containers, trucks or trailers
- Keep all equipment clean and functioning
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, and clean, lubricate and refill the equipment as necessary
- Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, demolition, ditching, loading, excavating and stockpiling
- Only move/handle vehicles with an inventory sticker"
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.*
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.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry.
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license. Forklift certification. Training and certification available.
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, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. For heavier merchandise lifting devices and/or assistance is required.
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 functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. This is a smoke free environment for safety reasons.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Disclaimer:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Equal Employment:
Wilbert's is an equal employment organization that hires employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, veteran status, disability in accordance with Federal, State and Local employment laws.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
HSA matching
Life insurance
Paid time off
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Employee referral program
Short term & Long term disability
About us:
Wilbert’s is a family owned and operated automotive recycling company based out of Webster NY since 1952. We are proud to serve the community with the most premium recycled automotive parts in the area. We are looking to add outgoing, honest and respectful individuals to our growing family. Previous experience is a benefit but is not required. New members will be provided with the proper training and equipment to do the job at task. We pride ourselves on our team work, customer service, positivity and a safe work environment. If you would like to help us grow our family please apply now.
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