Production Line Worker I
Company: Strategic Materials, Inc.
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Strategic Materials is an environmental steward and largest
glass recycler in North America, helping to conserve earth's
natural resources. Strategic Materials origins started in 1896,
recycling glass into a variety of products.
Would you like to grow your skills in a challenging and rewarding
career with the largest glass recycling company in North America?
We have an exciting job opportunity for you!
We offer Permanent Job, Weekly Pay, Direct Deposit, Overtime
Opportunities, Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage, & 401(k)
Retirement Savings Plan, and the opportunity for growth.
POSITION SUMMARY: A Production Line Worker I is a general laborer
responsible for safely and efficiently performing general labor
duties at a glass recycling facility.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Not applicable
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily;
other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions, to the extent that such an accommodation does not pose
an undue hardship on the Company.
- Process and sort materials through a production line which may
require standing.
- Maintain material flow and ensure quality product by completing
routine checks on optical sorters and screens.
- Clean a specific zone that may include conveyors, sorters,
platforms, stairs, screens, and floors.
- Wear appropriate site specific personal protective equipment
(PPE), as required.
- Understand and adhere to all company operating procedures and
company safety policies.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following our process and
procedures (5S).
- Maintain a clean work area by picking up trash and sweeping the
floor.
- Identify possible quality issues with material being processed
and communicate with the supervisor.
- Identify potential equipment issues and communicate with the
supervisor.
- Any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should
demonstrate the following.
- Adaptability - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes
obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes
and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals.
Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and
thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and
uses appropriate communication methods.
- Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows
instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality
guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes
responsibility for own actions.
- Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates
accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks
for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to
ensure quality.
- Quantity - Achieves established goals. Completes work in timely
manner. Meets productivity standards. Strives to increase
productivity. Works quickly.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits
objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes
feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 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.
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such
as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) occasionally.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical abilities listed below
are bona fide occupational requirements for this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. ---
Mobility
- Bending - bending/twisting at the waist will be required for
extended periods.
- Standing - standing for extended periods may be required.
- Walking - walking on flat or uneven surfaces, up and down
stairs and on grass or gravel will be required.
- Sitting - sitting at certain workstations or in powered
industrial vehicles may be required.
- Climbing - will need to climb stairs and climb ladders.
Articulation
- Lifting/Carrying - lifting loads up to 50 pounds may be
required, assisting in lifting heavy loads with others may be
required.
- Reaching - the ability to extend arms fully is required.
- Grasping - the ability to close both hands to grasp small
objects is required.
- Repetitive Movements - the ability to reach and grasp for
extended period is required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described below represents
the characteristics an employee will experience while performing
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
The job requires exposure to the following conditions:
- Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves
dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements
occasionally.
- Heights - work at heights above 48 inches may require the
wearing of additional safety equipment.
- Dust/Fumes - when required employees must be able to wear
respiratory protective equipment and/or participate in medical
exams as part of our respiratory protection program. Respiratory
protective equipment use may require that face must be clean
shaven.
- Extreme Heat/Cold - most operational areas are not heated or
cooled.
- Rain/Snow - work surfaces may become slippery, appropriate work
shoes are required.
- Uneven Terrain - employees may be required to walk on surfaces
where materials are accumulated, appropriate work shoes are
required.
- High Noise Levels - employees may be required to wear hearing
protection and/or complete hearing examinations as part of our
hearing conservation program.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: The job requires documentation and
demonstrated ability to operate the following equipment.
Keywords: Strategic Materials, Inc., St. Louis , Production Line Worker I, Professions , Saint Louis, Missouri
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