Laborer / Heavy Equipment Operator

The Company

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.

We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.

Live Safety ● Serve With Passion● Innovate Relentlessly ● Engage With Integrity

Build Community ● Be Accountable

Position Title and Summary

A Laborer is responsible for ensuring that the site is maintained, clean, and in good order.

Reports To

Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Help the leadership team with a variety of tasks that support the efficient functioning of the operation
• Keep work area and all surrounding areas clean
• Report all unsafe work conditions or equipment issues immediately to supervisor
• May be responsible to attend to the outside perimeter of the facility, performing various clean up tasks
• Attend and participate in safety meetings
• Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
• May perform janitorial duties, as requested
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications / Knowledge / Critical Skills

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Requires working in dusty and noisy indoor and outdoor conditions
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; more than 50 pounds requires asking for a “team lift”
• Requires working in a physical environment that will expose employee to extreme weather conditions
• Requires working for long periods of time while standing; may also frequently bend, squat or go up and down stairs or walk along platforms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Will work around heavy equipment that may move in and out of the area; must have awareness of the surrounding heavy industrial environment

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Lakeshore Recycling Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.