Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator
Location: Port Townsend, Washington – Jefferson County Recycle
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift
Compensation: $21.52 – $21.52 per hour
Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of an Equipment Operator at Skookum include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
Potential shared earning bonus
Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Skookum is seeking a reliable and hard-working Equipment Operator with a positive attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Responsible for the baling of all accepted recyclable materials.
Responsible for completing all maintenance on the baler / baling shed.
Responsible for following all safety policies and procedures at all times. Responsible for safety awareness at all times at the recycling center.
Responsible for operating other equipment required to complete the assigned job and will be certified by Skookum.
Responsible for filling out all necessary daily documentation.
This is a physically demanding job that requires the employee to stand for long periods of time. The employee will also be required to do heavy lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 100 pounds safely.
Responsible for communicating with customers and co-workers in a courteous, professional manner.
Operates Bobcat, Skid Steer and Forklift to move recyclable materials at facility.
Responsible for documenting product volumes.
Perform litter patrol and grounds maintenance on a regular basis.
Packaging electronics for proper disposal.
Shredding confidential documents appropriately.
Assists in maintaining general cleanliness of the recycling warehouse.
Responsible for recognizing hazardous material and alerting the recycling manager.
Operators shall observe and obey speed limits and other safety regulations.
All materials are removed and relocated without damage.
Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
Ensure all materials are safely, efficiently, securely loaded, transported and unloaded.
Ensure load capacities of the material handling and transportation requirements for hazardous materials.
Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required.
May assist with routine maintenance of machinery.
Responsible for following all safety policies and procedures at all times.
Provide customer service and operate a till.
Qualifications:
Experience operating Skid Steer, Baler, and forklift required.
6 months of equipment operation required.
CDL preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physi