Tire Laborer

Unitek Solvent Service - Company Overview

Unitek is a locally operated company that has been in business since 3/1/1989, it has grown to be the largest petroleum recycling company in the state of Hawaii. In July 2019 Unitek became an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) where the employees have an equity stake in the company. Its main offices and recycling facility are located on Oahu and has locations on Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Unitek collects and processes petroleum products that would otherwise be sent out of state for disposal.

Unitek has been in the same location from day one and has been continually operating since 1989. During the COVID pandemic, Unitek was deemed an essential service and was able to maintain its employee count and keep its employees working full time. Unitek strives to be the leader in the industry by providing its customers with exceptional environmental, industrial and recycling services.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provide a drug-free work environment.

Position Summary

Provide labor for the tire recycling operations, de-beading and de-rimming of tires, and the loading and off-loading of containers, and general cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Assist other with the separation of incoming tires
• De-rim passenger / light truck tires
• De-bead truck tires
• Consolidating tires for shipping using a pneumatic tire bailing machine
• Assist with the off-loading of incoming containers
• Assist with the loading of outgoing containers
• Cut beads out of over-sized tires
• Perform daily equipment inspections to include lubrication of equipment as needed. All defects must be brought to the attention of your immediate supervisor or the Facility Manager before operating the equipment
• Operate tire processing equipment
• Operate and drive forklift
• Clean general work area daily or as needed
• Be knowledgeable and in compliance at all times with company and governmental regulations regarding the proper transport, handling, and emergency response for hazardous materials.

Qualifications & Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others using written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and not hasty or impetuous and always observe safe work practices.
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
• Majority of the job is performed outdoors exposed to the elements and can be physically demanding at times (i.e. loading tires)

Benefits

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Paid time off
• Safety incentive
• 10 Paid holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical / Vision / Dental)
  • Premium decreases with years of service
  • With free family medical plan after 3 years
• Life Insurance & Long Term Care Insurance paid by the company after 5 years
• Free uniforms and laundry service
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Professional development and education benefits
• 401(k) Plan