Mobile Equipment Maintenance/Operator - 1st Shift

Recycling Management Resources (RMR), one of the fastest growing recycling companies in North America, is dedicated to maximizing its client's revenue generation from recyclable paper.

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The Opportunity:

Recycling Management Resources is seeking a Full Time Mobile Equipment Operator for our High Point facility. The Mobile Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a Forklift and/or Skid Steer in a safe and effective manner while maintaining the production. Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with equipment maintenance and repairs are preferred for this role. Shift: 1 st Shift 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday - Friday , with extended hours as needed.

How you will make an impact:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. This position will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Following all plant safety guidelines
• Loading/unloading material from trailers
• Ensuring correct quality of material that is handled
• Ensuring accuracy and recording of weights
• Performing pre- and post-trip inspections of mobile and stationary equipment
• Assisting with preventative maintenance tasks to support uptime and safe operation
• Identifying, troubleshooting, and reporting mechanical or operational issues on mobile and stationary equipment
• Performing basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs as assigned (e.g., greasing, belt checks, fluid levels, adjustments)
• General plant housekeeping

What you need to succeed:

Education/Experience:

• 2+ years' experience operating skid steers, forklifts, or similar mobile equipment

• Familiarity with heavy industrial or recycling environments is a plus
• Experience performing basic mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting is strongly preferred

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Required Skills & Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

• High awareness of safety at all times
• Ability to demonstrate proficient operation of forklift and/or skid steer
• Ability to identify common mechanical issues with mobile and stationary equipment
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Comfort using basic hand tools
• Willingness to learn additional mechanical skills through on-the-job training
• Basic or General understanding of electrical controls
• Basic or General understanding of mechanical systems and/or hydraulics
• Ability to operate equipment properly and safely
• Strict adherence to OSHA and company policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a plant environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Exert up to fifty (50) pounds of force (Frequent); or a lesser amount of force to move objects (Constant)
• Concentration/Attention to Detail (Constant)
• Vision (Close, Constant)
• Sitting (Frequent)
• Verbal Communication (Frequent)
• Standing (Occasional)
• Walking (Occasional)
• Hearing/Listening (Frequent)

What we offer:

RMR offers a competitive Benefits package to include Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k match, as well as voluntary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also offer Paid Time Off and Holiday pay.


If interested, please apply for immediate consideration, and come join our team!


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