SS Production Associate 6

About Circular Services:

Circular Services is a leading developer and operator of circular economy infrastructure and services and the largest private recycling company in the U.S. with operations across the country. We help businesses and municipalities reduce and divert waste, lowering disposal costs and fueling local supply chains by ensuring materials are recovered, recycled, and reused.

About the Role:

Circular Services is looking to fill the Production Associate 4.

Shift: M-F, 7AM-2:30PM (Job Type: Full-time) | Location: Normal, IL |Pay Rate: $19.00

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• FSA
• Vacation Time
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities:

Shift Coordination & Planning

• Attend scheduled turnover meetings and obtain the shift pass-down sheet.
• Check in with the Operations Manager to plan and prioritize daily tasks.

Equipment Preparation & Maintenance

• Perform pre-operational checks on spotter trucks and forklifts.
• Conduct routine cleaning and minor maintenance of equipment and operating areas (e.g., metering bin, under ramp).

Trailer & Material Handling

• Unload walking floor and Quincy trailers.
• Break Quincy bales on the tip floor, following all safety procedures.
• Communicate with loader and baler operators regarding trailer status and needs.
• Monitor dock activity and ensure timely trailer swaps based on the pass-down sheet and operational demands.

Waste & Material Disposal

• Empty metal dumpsters located throughout the facility
• Remove Gaylords containing metal or recyclable materials as needed.

Facility Cleanliness & End-of-Shift Duties

• Maintain cleanliness around workstations and equipment.
• Stage and reposition trailers (e.g., commingled trailer on ramp).
• Park equipment securely and check out with the shift supervisor before leaving.

Additional Job Duties as Necessary

• Moving trailers and equipment for Maintenance
• Cleaning loading docks and ramp area
• Emptying dumpsters
• Monitor the unloading of trailers and anticipate movements
• Any tasks assigned by Single Stream Manager, Commercial Plant Manager, or Team lead
• All additional jobs needing done as necessary based on below specific certifications

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Forklift Certification
• Loader Certification
• Spotter Certification
• Lock Out Tag Out Certification
  • System
  • Trailer Lock Out

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Normal work environment is outdoors, with exposure to all weather conditions, dirt, high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to dangerous and/or toxic substances requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.