Plant Operator

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

General Description: Responsible for operating and maintaining the plant process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Primary task – To operate and maintain process plant.

2. To properly operate all plant machinery and systems

3. To ensure all components of plant processing equipment are operating properly, to keep timely records of all plant processes as required

4. Maintain filtration system and all other necessary equipment

5. Clean screens, filtration systems, and machinery as necessary.

6. Ensure that all processes within the Plant are followed properly

7. Wash down complete plant floor and all other housekeeping as necessary.

8. Provide proper maintenance according to maintenance schedule and assist the maintenance personnel with equipment repairs.

9. Maintain diaphragm pumps.

10. Fill out shift report and maintenance schedule.

11. Other duties as necessary.

Level of education required: High school diploma or GED required.

Specific skills/experience needed: Should have a basic mechanical and electrical experience.

Must have a general knowledge of hand and power tools. Will also be required to operate heavy equipment such as a skid-loader. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Minimum 5 years work experience.

Proper safety equipment and clothing are required. (PPE) All safety equipment is provided by Harsco Minerals or is reimbursed up to a set amount

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

Harsco Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Environmenntal’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Environmental offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Sharon Geibel, Recruiter, at sgeibel@harsco.com and Harsco Environmental will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please email only for disability application. No other inquiries will receive a response.

Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Harsco Corporation offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harscos website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Harsco will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.